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PhD History

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    20-APR-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

We offer supervision for our PhD in History in a range of topics from the period c.1500 to the present day, with particular focus on themes linked to our three research clusters and our Centre for Public History. Our research clusters cover several themes: race, gender and identity political cultures, class and citizenship and war, conflict and memory. We have particular expertise in the following geographical areas: Britain (including local and regional history), Europe, the United States, Latin America, Russia, Southern Africa and East Asia.We take pride in providing excellent research training and careful supervision in a friendly atmosphere, with good staff-student relationships.We have strong links with the research community, both in the UK and worldwide and many of our graduates have gone on to teach in higher education institutions. Others have gone on to have careers in archives, museums and heritage organisations, teaching, education and academia, marketing, communications and public relations, and the Civil Service, among many other areas.With the skills and knowledge you acquire from studying within our Department of History, you will find yourself in demand from a wide range of employers.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,795per year

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    59th out of 90 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    125 61%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    82nd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    28th

    34

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