History PhD/MPhil - Medieval History
University of Leicester
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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History at Leicester offers supervision for the degrees of: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - full-time and part-time; Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - full-time and part-time.We also offer a distance learning PhD allowing you to gain a University of Leicester research degree wherever you are in the world.PhD descriptionPhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3.0-3.5 years (full-time) or ...Read more

History at Leicester offers supervision for the degrees of: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - full-time and part-time; Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - full-time and part-time.

We also offer a distance learning PhD allowing you to gain a University of Leicester research degree wherever you are in the world.

PhD description

PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3.0-3.5 years (full-time) or 6.0-6.5 years (part-time).

A fourth year (full-time) or seventh year (part-time) or the remaining part of this can be used to prepare the thesis for examination. The thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.

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WUSCA ranking:
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36/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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26th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th

Entry requirements

You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved.

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£4,786 per year

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£17,550 per year

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2024/25 academic year: £17,550 - £19,700 per year. International fees for research degrees in this subject area vary according to the nature of the research project to be undertaken. The applicable fee will be determined at the point an offer of admission is made and will be stated in the offer letter. International fees are fixed for the duration of study.

£17,550 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

2024/25 academic year: £17,550 - £19,700 per year. International fees for research degrees in this subject area vary according to the nature of the research project to be undertaken. The applicable fee will be determined at the point an offer of admission is made and will be stated in the offer letter. International fees are fixed for the duration of study.

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University of Leicester
University of Leicester , Leicester

The University of Leicester has a distinguished history of excellence in education for more than a hundred years....

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University of Leicester
University Road Leicester Leicestershire LE1 7RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leicester  0.4 miles away
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