The Centre of Canadian Studies is
internationally recognised as the
lead centre for Canadian Studies in
the UK.
A unique interdisciplinary perspective on North America
The Centre of Canadian Studies at Edinburgh is a lively hub for interdisciplinary research on Canada.
Located at the heart of Edinburgh - the United Kingdom's most elegant city.
The Centre is a short walk from the new Scottish Parliament, the National Library of Scotland, the National Museums of Scotland, the Scottish Poetry Library and the Edinburgh Film House.
Our research interests range across:
Canadian Politics
Indigenous Studies
Migration
Constitutional Law
Transatlantic Literatures
Urban Studies
Identity Politics
An Interdisciplinary Approach
Our interdisciplinary approach draws on Politics, Sociology, Anthropology, Law, Literature, History, Cultural Studies, Scottish Studies and Geography.
Centre Benefactors
The Centre of Canadian Studies is funded by the University, the Government of Canada, the Foundation for Canadian Studies in the UK.
The Centre has previously received generous support from Standard Life and the Jessiman Foundation.
Explore Canadian Studies
Undergraduate Canadian Studies at Edinburgh offers you a unique interdisciplinary perspective on North America.
Postgraduate Canadian Studies enables research supervision with an interdisciplinary team of international experts.
Staff and Research Our staff are recognised globally for Social Sciences, Humanities and Geosciences research.
Open Research Seminars The Centre hosts a regular series of Open Research Seminars during the semesters.
