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

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Work alongside internationally recognised academics as you make a valuable contribution to our understanding of our past and our world.Our vibrant, dynamic research department offers flexible modes of study and produces innovative research which helps to transform our specialist fields.Our expertiseOur academics are active researchers whose current interests inform our PhD programmes.Our experts carry out research in a wide range of areas, from medieval and early modern to modern history, and ...Read more

Work alongside internationally recognised academics as you make a valuable contribution to our understanding of our past and our world.

Our vibrant, dynamic research department offers flexible modes of study and produces innovative research which helps to transform our specialist fields.

Our expertise

Our academics are active researchers whose current interests inform our PhD programmes.

Our experts carry out research in a wide range of areas, from medieval and early modern to modern history, and from social and cultural to political and intellectual history. Particular strengths of the department lie in gender history, black and non-western history and medical history included in health humanities.

A handful of our most recent staff research projects include meteorology in medieval times, British youth culture in the twentieth century and the fiscal origins of the French Revolution.

PhD supervision

When you undertake a PhD with us, you'll be assigned a supervisor with expertise that aligns with your research topic.

The diversity of our research expertise – across a long chronological timeframe, from medieval times to the present day – enables us to offer supervision on a wide range of topics.

Our academics are all active researchers, and we have a strong track record in hosting funded research projects and participating in major research networks. This enables our students to do exciting interdisciplinary work; many also participate in the activities of interdisciplinary research centres and networks such as Gender History, the Centre for Health Humanities, Graduate Centre for Medieval Studies, and Early Modern Research Centre.

Close ties with other departments across the University – including Politics, Modern Languages, and English – mean that many of our doctoral students receive co-supervision.

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WUSCA ranking:
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53/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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39th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th
What students say
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Courtney
23 Feb 24

Best - I've made life long friends in all aspects of my time at Reading Uni. I also have learnt so much about my course and I am really happy with my choice. I really enjoy..Read more

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Guy
23 Feb 24

I love the campus. The campus is full of life and things to do. I would like for the university to put more funding into communal areas for students...Read more

Entry requirements

To be accepted onto a research degree programme, you will need to have obtained a strong merit grade (equivalent to 65% or above on a UK programme for both the coursework and the dissertation) on a master's degree in a relevant field, but applicants with other qualifications may be accepted in certain circumstances.

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£4,786 per year

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£20,350 per year

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£20,350 per year

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Latest History reviews

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Courtney
23 Feb 24
History BA (Hons)
Best - I've made life long friends in all aspects of my time at Reading Uni. I also have learnt so much about my course and I am really happy with my choice. I really enjoy...
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Guy
23 Feb 24
History BA (Hons)
I love the campus. The campus is full of life and things to do. I would like for the university to put more funding into communal areas for students....
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University of Reading
Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading Wokingham RG6 6AH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Custom House  0.7 miles away

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