PhD History
Sheffield Hallam University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Course summaryWe are a group of 18 historians specialising in the period from the late eighteenth century to the present. We have research clusters inimperial and global historyeconomic and business historywomens and gender historyEuropean historypopular culture and politics in BritainHow you learnYour supervisory team includes a Director of Studies and one or more second supervisors with expertise and interest in your research area. However, much of the work for your degree will be carried out ...Read more

Course summary

We are a group of 18 historians specialising in the period from the late eighteenth century to the present. We have research clusters in

  • imperial and global history
  • economic and business history
  • women's and gender history
  • European history
  • popular culture and politics in Britain

How you learn

Your supervisory team includes a Director of Studies and one or more second supervisors with expertise and interest in your research area. However, much of the work for your degree will be carried out independently, and you will need the initiative, motivation and commitment to succeed. Your supervisors help you to define your research programme, agree any associated training requirements, and provide direction while encouraging you to develop as an independent researcher.

Future careers

A research degree is an essential qualification for academic careers such as teaching history in higher education. You will have the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills which are applicable in related areas such as museums, archives, libraries, university administration, the media, and beyond.

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80th
CUG Ranking
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63rd

Entry requirements

All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same). All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.

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£4,786 per year

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£17,205 per year

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£17,205 per year

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Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield

When studying a postgraduate degree at Sheffield Hallam University, students work at the cutting-edge of their field using the...

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Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Sheffield  0.1 miles away
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