American and Canadian Studies

University of Nottingham
Postgraduate MRes Full-time 1 Year

About this course

The only department of American and Canadian Studies in the UK, we examine North America in historical and contemporary contexts.

Our research in North American histories and cultural expression addresses concerns of race, gender, and sexuality. Particular areas of research specialism include:

  • Asian North American literature and culture

  • Canadian literature and culture

  • Contemporary American fiction

  • Ethnic-minority writing

  • Feminist theory

  • Film adaptation

  • Gender and queer studies

  • Indigenous literature and culture

  • Memory studies

  • North American border studies

  • North American film

  • Settler-colonialism

  • Women's writing
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Nottingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Nottingham

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Research - MRes
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Nottingham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate