History PhD
University of Sussex
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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SEP-24, JAN-25, APR-25

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4 years

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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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44/81
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50th
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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

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Cerys
12 Jan 24

uni is good, some lecturers are great and I enjoy my course. majority of people are lovely some lecturers are not good though and some of the brutality buildings are ugly and..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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£21,500 per year

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£21,500 per year

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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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Cerys
12 Jan 24
History BA (Hons)
uni is good, some lecturers are great and I enjoy my course. majority of people are lovely some lecturers are not good though and some of the brutality buildings are ugly and...
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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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