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.
Located in Scotland’s leading School of Social and Political Science, the Centre’s graduate programmes provide opportunities to develop research projects that:
Focus directly on Canada, or
Situate Canada in relation to broader research on the Arctic, Scotland, the UK, Europe, North America, and developing regions.
Our research expertise includes:
Indigenous Studies
Canadian Politics
International Relations
Language Politics
Multilevel Governance
Diaspora Studies
Deliberative Democracy
Transatlantic Cultures
International Development
Comparative Public Policy
Constitutional Law
Social Movements
Nationalism
Sustainable Development
Our interdisciplinary approach provides opportunities for joint supervision with experts in:
Politics and International Relations
History
Social Anthropology
Human Geography
Social Policy
Literature
Sociology
Cultural Studies
Law
Scottish Studies
African Studies
South Asian Studies
Research Councils and External Benefactors
Centre activities are currently supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and the Foundation for Canadian Studies in the UK.
Explore Canadian Studies
Undergraduate Canadian Studies at Edinburgh offers you a unique interdisciplinary perspective on North America.
Graduate 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.
Centre Events The Centre hosts a range of public lectures, research seminars and conferences.
