Swansea University 2024 Postgraduate Prospectus

AMERICAN STUDIES SINGLETON CAMPUS

10 AMERICAN STUDIES IN THE UK (Times Good University Guide 2023)

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES

• American Studies MA by Research/MPhil FT PT

• American Studies PhD FT

WHY SWANSEA? • Access our extensive library

Delve into the fascinating and complex world of the United States with our American Studies programme. With a focus on history, literature, politics, and culture, our MA by Research, MPhil or PhD program covers topics such as immigration, democracy, slavery, imperialism, multiculturalism, race and ethnicity, urban history, the economy, and terrorism. These themes aren't just limited to the past, but continue to shape the world we live in today. Let us help you explore and analyse the multifaceted landscape of the US through a personal and engaging approach to learning.

YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO CONSIDER • History, MA • History, MA by Research/PhD/MPhil • International Relations, MA • Modern History, MA • Politics, MA • Public History and Heritage, MA • War and Society, MA FUNDING There are a range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries available: s wansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ scholarships holdings to support your research needs. This includes the Allan Milne Collection of over 3,000 primary and secondary works pertaining to the American Civil War – one of the largest collections of its kind in the UK. • Our staff will support you through your academic and professional development. You will have access to a dedicated study space with IT facilities and will be encouraged to participate in our vibrant research community. • Based at our Singleton Park campus, you will be able to fully immerse yourself in campus life with a wide range of services, activities, and clubs – all on the doorstep of a vibrant and historic city and stunning beachside setting.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT • Swansea University is a leading centre in Wales for American Studies, collaborating on research projects with several universities across the United States, as well as offering an active program of visiting speakers. • An American Studies MA by Research, PhD or MPhil enables students to undertake a substantial project led by their own interests. Our academic staff write and publish widely and offer expert individual supervision across a diverse range of subjects, within a lively and dynamic research environment.

• Study across a wide range of research areas, including, American literature, history, politics and government, film, and culture. • An American Studies MA by Research, PhD or MPhil can support a career in academia, education, government, or the private sector.

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