American Studies - Research

We offer a structured PhD programme that includes the writing of a doctoral thesis based on original research and training in research methods. PhD students are assigned a supervisor and also have meetings with a Research Studies Panel composed of academic staff with expertise related to the student’s interests. In addition, students have the option of auditing additional postgraduate modules.



American Studies

The Clinton Institute was originally established as a centre for American Studies and we have run teaching and research programmes in this interdisciplinary field as well as public events on contemporary American topics.



We cover domestic American issues but also pay close attention to America’s global interactions and in particular its transatlantic relations.



Our approach is very much Interdisciplinary, combining politics and foreign policy, and media and culture.



We also provide commentary and analysis on contemporary America affairs via our website and in particular our media platform America Unfiltered that provides raw and relevant commentary on American topics of the moment.



This an important moment in the history of the US, a time of political and cultural convulsions that are dividing the nation and troubling its international relations and we will be providing critical analysis of this ongoing drama through our research and commentary.

Applicants to the PhD programme must have completed and earned a minimum of a 2.1 grade (GPA: 3.6) in a taught Masters (MA, MSc, MLitt, etc.) programme in a suitable field and articulate a research interest that fits with the expertise of the Clinton Institute’s faculty. If you are interested in exploring your research plans further with a member of staff, please contact that individual by email.

American Studies Z135, Z136 Graduate Research PhD FT / PT 4/6 Years

The Clinton Institute fosters interdisciplinary research on the United States by developing a broad programme of research projects, seminars and events.