Course summary
We welcome research applications focusing on the social and political history of the United States. Much of our research focuses on:
- US race relations from slavery to civil rights, the Black Power movement and Black Lives Matter
- the Cold War and transnationalism after World War II
- transnational race relations
- the Civil War era
- the history of American racial violence.
Modules
Please check our website in January 2024 for the modules running in the academic year 2024/25.
Assessment method
You are assessed by a 40,000-word thesis.
Entry requirements
You’re normally expected to have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Your qualification should be in a field related to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2024/25.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH