104 PhD programmes in History in England, United Kingdom

The History of Books and Reading (HOBAR) Research Collaboration, based in English & Creative Writing at The Open University UK has made major contributions to the subject internationally.

The History program at Durham University has established itself firmly as one of the top departments in the UK. Staff and students are part of a vibrant learning community, set within the magnificent location of Durham’s World Heritage Site.

This Intellectual History programme combines a long tradition in a field of scholarship pioneered at the University of Sussex with a commitment to fostering new and emerging fields of inquiry.

The Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies PhD at University of Leeds involves three years (five years if part-time) of independent research under the guidance and expertise of a supervisory team. 

Contemporary Religion in Historical Perspective programme at the The Open University UK has considerable internationally recognised expertise in religious history, particularly pertaining to the 19th and 20th centuries and Protestant evangelicalism in the UK and elsewhere.

Contemporary History at the University of Sussex combines a long tradition in a field of scholarship pioneered at Sussex with a commitment to fostering new and emerging fields of inquiry. 

A University of Hertfordshire research degree in History is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research.

The DPhil in History at University of Oxford is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of successful completion of an individual research thesis and an oral examination. 

The Medieval Studies students at the University of Lincoln have access to support and training which aim to develop the practical and critical skills necessary for investigation and study at doctoral level.

The History programme at the University of Sheffield offers you the ideal setting to further your own interests and broaden your field of knowledge alongside developing your research skills and preparing for the future.

At University of Hull, you research History under the supervision and guidance of leading experts who are active historians working on everything from ancient Rome to modern Britain. History is offered at University of Hull.

Research interests in this Early Modern Britain and Europe area at The Open University UK include social, political and cultural history in Britain, Ireland and Continental Europe between 1550 and 1750.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This History (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Our PhD in History by Practice is an innovative route for anyone with significant experience of public history practice or research in a range of settings such as in museums, archives, heritage organisations, the media or education. The History (by Practice) programme is offered at University of York.

The Chinese Studies Research programme offered by King's College London investigates contemporary China through political, economic, social, and international perspectives, with opportunities for collaborative research across Asia and the UK.

For the PhD in Art History and Theory at University of Essex  of offer supervision across a range of fields and have a long tradition of postgraduate training in all the major areas of European art and architecture from 1300 to the present, and in the art and architecture of Latin America and the United States.

The postgraduate research students of the History (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton are afforded the opportunity to develop their research skills through participation in training events organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the University’s Doctoral College.

The Cornish Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter staff in the History department research political, economic, social, cultural, religious, medical, maritime, military, humanitarian, environmental and international history. We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century.

The graduate program in Ancient Philosophy from Warnborough College is suitable for students who intend to develop professional careers in a wide range of settings.

The Contemporary India Research programme offered by King's College London supports interdisciplinary investigation of India within comparative and global contexts.