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PhD of History
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A one-year research master's in History completed through an independent supervised thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in History in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in historical analysis
- Primary sources and interpretation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Museum Assistant
- Heritage Coordinator
- Research Assistant
Curriculum
- Independent research project in History guided by a supervisor
- Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
- And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Relevant undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or masters
- with a research proposal and personal statement.
Accepted academic background
Relevant undergraduate degree (2.1+) and/or masters; online application with research proposal (up to 1,500 words) and personal statement
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 91
- Duolingo 130
- PTE Academic 76
- IELTS Academic 7
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
- Research Proposal
- Personal Statement
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Contact a prospective supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the program requires them. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,530 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Sheffield Institute of Law and Social Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
229 days left
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,530 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 91, Duolingo 130, PTE Academic 76, IELTS Academic 7.
11039 scholarships are connected to this program.

