PhD American Studies at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

PhD in American Studies is offered through the Andrew Hook Centre for American Studies, drawing on Glasgow's long connections with North America and its early study of the literature, history and politics of the United States. The thesis is 70,000-100,000 words.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: School of Humanities | Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete an original research thesis of 70,000-100,000 words (including references, bibliography and appendices) that makes a significant contribution to knowledge in a field of American studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree. Applicants submit academic transcripts and degree certificate, CV, research proposal, two references (one academic, the other academic or professional) and named supervisor information; candidates are usually expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. English language (applicants from non-English speaking countries as defined by the UK Government): IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (General Training not accepted); TOEFL iBT 98 overall for tests taken from 21 January 2026 (96 overall with Reading, Listening and Speaking at least 23 and Writing at least 24 for earlier tests); PTE Academic (test centre only) 70 overall with Reading 62, Listening 62, Speaking 75, Writing 68. Tests must be within 2 years 5 months of programme start and met in a single sitting.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK full-time annual tuition fee for 2026/27; the 2027/28 UK fee is to be confirmed. Part-time study is half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). International and EU full-time annual tuition fee; part-time study is half the full-time fee. Bench fees (research support costs) may apply separately. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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