PhD American Literature

Course Overview This PhD program offers a deep and interdisciplinary exploration of American literature, from its colonial origins to its contemporary global influence. You will join a vibrant research community that actively connects literary studies with history, art, and culture, providing a rich context for your original contribution to the field. Key Program Highlights Interdisciplinary research spanning literature, history, and American art through the CHASE Consortium Direct access to expertise from the Sussex Centre for American Studies on pivotal topics like slavery and civil rights Research strengths from the American Renaissance to modern poetry and contemporary fiction Opportunity to make a substantial and original contribution to knowledge Engagement with the profound historical resonances within American literary culture