Overview
Our team of scholars maintains close links with a number of North and South American research institutions and archives, and the University’s Templeman Library houses impressive collections on slavery, Native American culture, and photography/visual materials.
The American Studies programme at University of Kent treat the American experience in a critical and reflective manner, and offer an extremely good base for postgraduate study. While able to supervise a wide range of American topics, the Centre currently operates three specialist research clusters of particular interest to candidates:
- The American West
- The Study of US Environmental Issues
- The Study of Race, Ethnicity and Borders.
Careers
Recent postgraduates now work in media, publishing and a variety of businesses in the UK, Europe and the USA. Teaching is also a popular option, as are marketing and public relations.
Programme Structure
Research areas:
- The American West
- The Study of US Environmental Issues
- The Study of Race, Ethnicity and Borders
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies History American Studies View 642 other Masters in History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
A First or Upper Second Class (2:1) honours degree in an appropriate subject (for example, American Studies, History or English with US study component).
- All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
Tuition Fee
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International
17400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17400 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
4596 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4596 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time
- UK students - £2298
- EU students - £8700
- International students - £8700
Living costs for Canterbury
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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