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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
UCL (University College London)
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
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Overview
The Early Modern Studies PhD programme adopts a distinctively interdisciplinary approach, alongside a thorough grounding in skills and is underpinned by the unparalleled resources available to students on our doorstep in Bloomsbury. The literature, culture, history, philosophy, art and material remains of the world in the period 1500 – 1800 can only be fully understood through this multifaceted prism. Renaissance Literature, early modern history, the literature and cultures of the early modern world, book history, marginalia and annotation, history of reading, colonial history, Spanish imperial history, Italian academies and pastoral drama, Mesoamerican art, drama.
Careers
Graduates of this programme will possess exceptional abilities in writing and communication, alongside critical and creative thinking, as well as unrivalled research skills. While the programme is predominantly aimed at equipping the early modern scholars of the future, it would equally be an excellent preparation for work in the heritage, museum, gallery or arts sectors.
A minimum of a first or a very high upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard and a Distinction or indication of Distinction-level work at Master's level (or equivalent).
Students living in
Domestic
£6,035 per year
Students from Domestic
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£28,100 per year
Students from EU
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£28,100 per year
Students from International
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