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PhD in Medieval Europe

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Sheffield Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-DEC-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our research specialisms lie principally in north-western Europe, the Balkans and the Mediterranean, especially Italy. Our research and teaching are characterised by an interdisciplinary approach, and the medieval research cluster notably comprises experts in the study of material culture, human and animal bone evidence, landscape, buildings and the relationship between archaeology and text.Major research themes include medieval religious and funerary practices, migration, ethnicity, gender, childhood and diet. Our staff are actively engaged in a wide range of fieldwork, and collaborate with a wide range of external partners in the heritage sector across Europe, opening up opportunities for our students to develop their research in partnership beyond the University and to undertake placements. The medieval research cluster also includes a large and dynamic community of doctoral and post-doctoral of researchers.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,310per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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With 28,000 students from over 150 countries, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety, strong sense of community, and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for international students.
Ranked in the UK top 20 (Complete University Guide 2025), Sheffield is a leading university for research and teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    14th out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    147 73%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    15th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.26 81%

    41st

    8

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