In the past three decades, the University of Sussex has established itself as one of the leading research universities in the humanities. Sussex has pioneered interdisciplinary studies in the humanities, unifying a strong focus on historical study with the exploration of modern and post-modern theory. The Department of American Studies has a reputation for excellence and innovation:
- American studies at Sussex was rated 1st in the UK for research in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). 95 per cent of our research was rated as recognised internationally or higher, and one-third rated as world leading.
- American studies at Sussex is ranked 3rd in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2011-12, 5th in the UK in The Times Good University Guide 2012 and 6th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2012.
We welcome applications for our MPhil and PhD courses. For further information, contact our Postgraduate Convenor:
Dr Maria Lauret
E m.lauret@sussex.ac.uk
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