MPhil/PhD in History

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Manchester Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

APR-25

Duration

3 years

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Course info

Discover your research degree study options, including areas of expertise for our academic supervisors. Our research degrees will help you advance or change your career, deepen your expertise, and expand your research and practical skills. Join an innovative research cluster focusing on digital society and culture. We provide a comprehensive development programme for research students.

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS / IDP Connect / HESA

WUSCA ranking:

WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.

19/101

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025

54th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025

56th

What students say

The best thing about the university is the support given by personal tutors and lecturers is absolutely fantastic, they’re wonderful people. On the other hand, the university..Read more

The campus is close together so it’s easier to walk around and find your way around campus. The facilities are good, I’ve had no issues using them. I like how close the campus is..Read more

Entry requirements

You should, as a minimum, have a first or 2.1 honours degree or an equivalent qualification. We also expect that you will have an MA or Masters level degree, but in exceptional circumstances may offer you a place to study a PhD without an MA.

Tuition fees

Students living in

£4,786 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Latest reviews

Latest History reviews

Alicia

08 Nov 23

Secondary History with QTS PGCE

The best thing about the university is the support given by personal tutors and lecturers is absolutely fantastic, they’re wonderful people. On the other hand, the university...

Maia

07 Nov 23

History BA (Hons)

The campus is close together so it’s easier to walk around and find your way around campus. The facilities are good, I’ve had no issues using them. I like how close the campus is...

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