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American Studies

PhD (NFQ Level 10)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Option Modules
HUM50010 Tutor Training for Arts  10
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Option Modules
HUM50010 Tutor Training for Arts  10

PhD American Studies (Z135) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 7130
EU          fee per year - € 7130
nonEU    fee per year - € 13730
nonEU    fee per year - € 13730

PhD American Studies (Z136) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 4710
EU          fee per year - € 4710
nonEU    fee per year - € 9200
nonEU    fee per year - € 9200

***Fees are subject to change

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No


General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to American Studies:

ROWCLASS Apply to   Application Type  
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American Studies
Doctor of Philosophy
Commencing 2024/2025 September Graduate Research Apply
showAudience-audienceEU Z136
American Studies
Doctor of Philosophy
Commencing 2024/2025 September Graduate Research Apply
showAudience-audienceEU Z135
American Studies
Doctor of Philosophy
Commencing 2024/2025 January Graduate Research Opens 01 Oct 2024
* you can change options at the top of the page