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History PhD - Early Modern History

University of Leicester

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University of Leicester

Course options

12 options available

  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our flexible courses enable you to learn from leading academics in the field, in a vibrant and friendly environment. With experts whose research spans the medieval to the modern, with geographic specialisation on Britain, Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia you will always be able to find modules that pique your curiosity and quench your thirst for knowledge. The expertise of our staff is highlighted by our strong publication record and reputation for research of outstanding quality, our work editing leading academic journals and our recent grant successes. History at the University of Leicester was ranked 2nd in the UK overall in REF2021, with 94% of our research designated internationally excellent or world-leading. Our research priorities reflect the challenges that Leicester, and other localities in the UK and overseas, face in the twenty-first century. Our research strengths are clustered around: colonialism and its legacies community and sense of place ethnic and racial identity heritage migration and diaspora religion and faith-based minorities the environment urban planning welfare and health. We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in History in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including: Early Modern History Global, Colonial, and Post-Colonial History Medical Humanities Medieval History Modern American History Modern British and European History Urban History PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full-time / 7 years part-time. Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full-time / 6 to 6.5 years part-time. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,000per year

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University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    33rd

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

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With over 100 years of excellence, the University of Leicester is globally respected for world-leading research and inspiring teaching.
Leicester’s central UK location offers easy access to major cities, with London just one hour away by train.
Leicester is a vibrant, welcoming city with students from 150+ countries, celebrating diversity across cultures and faiths.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    23rd out of 91 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    116 57%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    32nd

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    37th

    12

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