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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Newcastle University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    36 months

Course summary

Our MPhil and PhD in History offers research opportunities in areas as diverse as medicine, death, historical demography, gender, women's history and urban culture.

Overview

As an MPhil or PhD in History student you'll join a research environment in which ambitious and original ideas can flourish.

Many of the research opportunities in history are interdisciplinary. They're available for most periods of history and in most geographical regions.

Supervision is normally available in the following subject areas:

  • Conflict, War and Genocide
  • Gender and Sexuality
  • Global and Postcolonial history
  • Health and Medicine
  • Ideas, Religion and Historiography
  • Labour and Social Movements
  • Oral History, Memory and Place
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Urban Culture and Mass Media

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    Newcastle University, King’s Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 7RU, England

Newcastle University is a global leader in ageing and health, data, cities and place, one planet, culture and creative arts.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    35th out of 91 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    142 70%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    25th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    90th

    1

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