PhD History
University of Hull
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We offer postgraduate research degrees at both Masters and PhD levels in a wide variety of historical subjects, genres, disciplines and methodologies. We have a strong tradition of supporting postgraduate and early career researchers. History research at Hull ranges from Palaeolithic America, Roman Britain and medieval England and Ireland to the Middle East, by way of modern Australia, Britain, Europe and North America. Thematic strengths include Indigenous, maritime, military, global, social, ...Read more

We offer postgraduate research degrees at both Masters and PhD levels in a wide variety of historical subjects, genres, disciplines and methodologies. We have a strong tradition of supporting postgraduate and early career researchers. History research at Hull ranges from Palaeolithic America, Roman Britain and medieval England and Ireland to the Middle East, by way of modern Australia, Britain, Europe and North America. Thematic strengths include Indigenous, maritime, military, global, social, economic, environmental, cultural, intellectual and political history, as well as the history of slavery and of adaptive technologies. Hull students benefit from the ESRC-funded White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership and the Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships Centre for Water Cultures, amongst a range of doctoral funding opportunities. Archaeology: Archaeology is a well-established area of research at the University of Hull, and the lively mix between archaeology, geography and history ensures that students benefit from our exciting research culture. Our research sites are worldwide, collaborating with teams from institutions across the globe, developing cutting-edge research for a wide audience. There are two levels of research degree offered in Archaeology at Hull: MA by Thesis and PhD. The PhD prepares you for academic research and other high level careers. The MA by Thesis is ideal for those who would like to study without committing to a full PhD programme.

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09 Apr 14

Swansea university should have more buildings for accommodation as the next options available for students is the student village or uplands. Both the places are far and consume a..Read more

SR
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09 Apr 14

Hull Uni has one of the best facilities that you would see in a uni. It has great built buildings, awesome lecturers and also, you will find that all the courses are very unique,..Read more

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You should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least a 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related discipline appropriate to your intended research.

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£17,500 per year

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SR
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09 Apr 14
Swansea university should have more buildings for accommodation as the next options available for students is the student village or uplands. Both the places are far and consume a...
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SR
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09 Apr 14
Hull Uni has one of the best facilities that you would see in a uni. It has great built buildings, awesome lecturers and also, you will find that all the courses are very unique,...
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