History PhD
University of Sussex
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Our outstanding research output - along with our expertise in social, cultural, economic, transnational, environmental and digital history - makes Sussex an excellent choice for pursuing a PhD in History.Our faculty research, teach and write about history in Britain, Europe and across the globe. This means you’ll be supervised by leading practitioners in your field.Areas of StudyWe welcome research proposals in all aspects of:early modern and modern European historyBritish history since ...Read more

Our outstanding research output - along with our expertise in social, cultural, economic, transnational, environmental and digital history - makes Sussex an excellent choice for pursuing a PhD in History.

Our faculty research, teach and write about history in Britain, Europe and across the globe. This means you’ll be supervised by leading practitioners in your field.

Areas of Study

We welcome research proposals in all aspects of:

  • early modern and modern European history
  • British history since 1500
  • American history
  • digital history
  • global history
  • the history of science and the environment
  • the history of North Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

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72/101
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20th
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olivia
10 Oct 24

The location is near brighton but annoyingly you must take a train or an inconvenient bus to get there (it comes inconsistently) however the downs and forests and fields..Read more

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Imogen
12 Jan 24

A very warm and friendly atmosphere, lovely university staff and compassionate lecturers. The campus itself is nestled in acres of the beautiful Sussex Downs. Student support is..Read more

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have a Master’s degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in history or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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£4,786 per year

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£21,500 per year

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£21,500 per year

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olivia
10 Oct 24
History BA (Hons)
The location is near brighton but annoyingly you must take a train or an inconvenient bus to get there (it comes inconsistently) however the downs and forests and fields...
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Imogen
12 Jan 24
History BA (Hons)
A very warm and friendly atmosphere, lovely university staff and compassionate lecturers. The campus itself is nestled in acres of the beautiful Sussex Downs. Student support is...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House Brighton Brighton & Hove BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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