127 PhD programmes in History in United Kingdom

The Open University UK Law School’s Legal History research cluster brings together researchers who investigate and publish on a variety of areas of legal history, including members from outside the school.

The PhD in History of Modern Europe at University of Buckingham is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral viva voce examination. 

The research interests of historians working in British and Irish History Since the 18th Century at The Open University UK range from manufacturers to masculinity and from political ideas to the making of British identities.

Decipher historical manuscripts, study ancient writing systems, and speak and write in medieval languages with this Medieval Studies programme at the University of St Andrews.

Candidates seeking a Doctorate in Military History by Published Works at University of Buckingham must be University of Buckingham graduates or members of staff. Graduates of other universities seeking to obtain a Doctorate by Published Work should contact the university from which they graduated.

We have one of the world's largest groups of economic history researchers. We encourage different approaches and wide chronological and geographical coverage. Learn more at the Economic History programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

The Aberystwyth University DProf programme combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of staff who have expertise in the topic of study.

The Centre for Cultural Policy Research offers an outstanding research environment and high quality supervision experience from leading international experts in their fields. We offer a Media and Cultural Policy degree at University of Glasgow.

The University of Glasgow hosts the only academic unit in the UK exclusively dedicated to the teaching and research of Scottish Literature.

At University of Glasgow, we have a vibrant student community in the History of Art with many research projects and external collaborations.

Academics at The Open University UK investigate an array of musical practices, from the 15th century to the present day in this Historical Musicology programme.

We offer supervision for our PhD in History at University of Essex 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.

The History and Philosophy of Science programme from University of Cambridge students are part of an exceptionally lively interdisciplinary community, with unparalleled opportunities to learn from and exchange ideas with staff, postdoctoral researchers and visitors here and across the University, and to use the outstanding facilities.

The Warnborough College PhD in the Sociology of Literature looks at how literature has shaped and changed society over the ages.

Throughout the Medieval Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter, you will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of historical research.

The History programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University enables researchers to deepen their expertise and develop advanced research and practical skills through doctoral study in a range of historical fields.

A Philosophy, Religion and History of Science PhD at University of Leeds is an internationally-recognised research qualification. You can study for your PhD on-campus or by online learning.

If you are a graduate in a humanities subject or similar discipline, this History MPhil, PhD and PhD by Published Works programme at University of Northampton offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills.

The History programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in historical investigation, archival research, and interpretation of societal change.

In the DPhil in Medieval and Modern Languages programme at University of Oxford, students complete a major piece of original research. Supervision is offered in most fields from medieval and early modern literature and culture through to modern and contemporary literature, film and cultural history.