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Economic and Social History PhD

University of Glasgow

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Gilmorehill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

We are internationally recognised for research excellence in modern economic and social history, with exceptional strengths in business and financial history, the history of medicine, and social and gender history. The Economic and Social History pathway represents the historical approach to the social sciences. As such, it encompasses a very wide array of intellectual approaches and brings the particular rigour and demands of historical enquiry to a range of social science methodologies. The College of Social Sciences Graduate School draws together internationally recognised scholars and respected practitioners to offer a range of research programmes. Our programmes are based on thorough training in research methods and we encourage you to take part in numerous exciting seminars, conferences and events. We offer modern library, IT services and a wide-range of support services. You will be living in one of Europe’s most exciting cities which has a vibrant cultural and social life.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 27,720per year

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University information

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

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A wide range of international scholarships are available, including Global Excellence scholarships.
Meet students from across the university with over 350 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Baking Society.
Pre-sessional English language provision is available before starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    19th out of 76 3

    20th out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    198 89%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    29th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    70th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    192 95%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    27th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    80th

    20

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