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

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OCT-26

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3 Years

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6 Years

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You can study for a PhD over the course of three years, or you can study for an MRes or an MPhil over the course of one year, at the end of which you would submit a dissertation. If you have already gained a Masters qualification, you can apply for a PhD, which culminates in a thesis built on original research up to 100,000 words in length. In the course of your research and writing the thesis, you will gain a range of professional skills in research methods, communications, presentation, ...Read more

You can study for a PhD over the course of three years, or you can study for an MRes or an MPhil over the course of one year, at the end of which you would submit a dissertation. If you have already gained a Masters qualification, you can apply for a PhD, which culminates in a thesis built on original research up to 100,000 words in length. In the course of your research and writing the thesis, you will gain a range of professional skills in research methods, communications, presentation, organisation and other academic specialisms. We can offer PhD supervision in a variety of areas, including: Scotland and the world, European and International History, History of science and technology, History of health and medicine , Diplomacy and international security, Oral history, Genealogical studies

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7/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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22nd
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What students say
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Paige
06 Feb 26

The University of Strathclyde is my exchange host university, and they have been overwhelmingly helpful with the feeling and sense that I belong at this school even while being so..Read more

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Keren
23 Oct 25

Very good with loads of suppport avaliable though I've not used it. The building is very nice though doesn't have enough seating so people have to sit on the floor or..Read more

Entry requirements

Normally, a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in history or a related subject. For PhD applications, we also normally require a Masters degree, or overseas equivalent, in history or a related subject.

Tuition fees

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£5,006 per year

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£5,006 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£5,006 per year

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Students from England

£5,006 per year

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Students from Scotland

£5,006 per year

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Students from Wales

£5,006 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£19,850 per year

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Students from EU

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£19,850 per year

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Latest History reviews

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Paige
06 Feb 26
History - BA (Hons)
The University of Strathclyde is my exchange host university, and they have been overwhelmingly helpful with the feeling and sense that I belong at this school even while being so...
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K
Keren
23 Oct 25
History - BA (Hons)
Very good with loads of suppport avaliable though I've not used it. The building is very nice though doesn't have enough seating so people have to sit on the floor or...
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University of Strathclyde
16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: High Street Glasgow  0.1 miles away
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