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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London
Full Time
23-SEP-24
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London
Full time
23-SEP-24
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London
Part time
23-SEP-24
5 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London
Distance/online
23-SEP-24
5 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London
Distance/online
23-SEP-24
3 years
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Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.
With guidance from our expert supervisors, you'll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words.
This degree presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills. On completing this course, you'll be well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.
The Institute of Historical Research has a broad remit to cover the history of the world from the fourth to the twenty-first century, but has particular strengths in British and European history.
The Institute of Historical Research
The Institute of Historical Research was founded in 1921 to address the limited opportunities for historical research and training in the UK.
The IHR was significant in its aim to place the UK historical profession in a global context, bringing international scholars together in a variety of fora. It was designed to provide historically informed research to government, to serve as a repository of bibliographic information, to be a testing ground for new historical ideas and methods, and a meeting place for historians of all nationalities.
The degree can be taken full time over three years (or a maximum of four) or part time over six years (or a maximum of eight), with entry in January or October. You'll initially be registered for our MPhil and, providing your progress has been satisfactory, will then be upgraded to our PhD programme.
The primary activity of the PhD programme is the writing of a thesis of up to 100,000 words. There is no formal coursework, but you will be expected to participate in a Work in Progress seminar each term and to present at that seminar from your second year onward.
You're also encouraged to participate in the regular seminars held at the Institute during the academic year. After submission of the thesis, you will attend an oral examination conducted by an internal examiner, from the University of London, and an external examiner, normally from another British university.
Distance Learning
The School of Advanced Study will offer students with an appropriate topic and level of local resource the opportunity to undertake a PhD by distance learning. These students are required to attend our London campus at set intervals to complete an intensive research training module, for upgrade, and for the viva but will otherwise study at their own location. This option is available to UK, EU and international students on the same basis as our on-campus PhD programmes (three years full time, six years part time). Fees are the same as for our on-campus PhD programmes. Please note that not all institutes and supervisors offer this option, and that some topics are not appropriate to be studied this way.
Applicants for research programmes (MPhil/PhD) are normally required to hold a master’s degree.
Students living in
Domestic
£6,253 per year
Students from Domestic
PhD writing up fee: £900.
£15,810 per year
Students from EU
PhD writing up fee: £900.
£15,810 per year
Students from International
PhD writing up fee: £900.
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