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PhD of History

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Egham, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Royal Holloway, University of London campus

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

  • Not published on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree (or UK 2:1 bachelor with MRes route) in the subject or cognate field, Research proposal and supervisor usually required.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (Writing 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT No subscore below 5.5)
  • Duolingo TOEFL iBT 88 (Reading 18
  • PTE Academic Listening 17
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Degree certificates
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research proposal
  • Academic references
  • Supervisor information when required.

How to apply

  1. Contact the department's Postgraduate Lead with your research interests
  2. Qualifications and whether you are self-funded (official website 2. Staff reply with guidance. Secure a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the department asks. Apply on the Royal Holloway applicant portal. Upload a brief research proposal if required
  3. English-language evidence if English is not your first language
  4. a CV showing publications or industry experience.

Other costs

Tuition per year£27,500 GBP
Application fee£75 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusEgham and Central London
Faculty or schoolSchool of Humanities
DepartmentHistory
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value480
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteRoyal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Scholarships

Royal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.