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13 PhD programmes in Modern History in Europe

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History and Welsh History

Pursue original research, supervised by leading historians with expertise in a broad chronological, geographical and thematic range, spanning the medieval to the modern period across the globe on the History and Welsh History programme from Cardiff University.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,295/yr

Cultural and Intellectual History

This Art, Cultural and Intellectual History degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London can be completed part-time in up to six years, there's no need to put your life on hold.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$23,718/yr
King's College London4,2(116)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

History Research

We offer MPhil and PhD History Research programmes at the King's College London, both full and part-time, for those wishing to do a research degree.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,824/yr
King's College London4,2(116)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Politics and Contemporary History

This Politics and Contemporary History programme at King's College London is offered within the Department of Political Economy, and focuses on research into politics, policy-making, and government in Britain in the recent past.   

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$37,014/yr
Central European University (CEU)4,4(31)
Vienna, Austria Top 21.8% in Worldwide

Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies

The Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies at Central European University (CEU) is a research-oriented program that emphasizes interdisciplinary research, collaboration with international scholars, and working with original sources.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$16,824/yr
University of Sussex4,0(79)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 2.9% in Worldwide

Contemporary History

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. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,065/yr
University of Wolverhampton4,2(81)
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Top 16.4% in Worldwide

History (Postgraduate Research)

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.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$22,407/yr
The University of Exeter4,3(106)
Penryn, United Kingdom +1 Top 2.1% in Worldwide

Cornish Studies

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.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus +3
4 years$32,321/yr
The Open University UK4,2(162)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 14.4% in Worldwide

War and Peace in the 20th Century

We have a wide range of expertise on conflict, war and politics in the 20th century, supported by the Centre for War and Peace in the 20th Century at The Open University UK.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,795/yr
University of Essex4,1(88)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Art History and Theory

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.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,265/yr
Heidelberg University4,2(20)
Heidelberg, Germany Top 0.8% in Worldwide

Transcultural Studies

The Graduate Programme for Transcultural Studies (GPTS) from The Heidelberg University is a three-year, structured doctoral programme that is taught in English. Each doctoral student will be assigned two mentors/advisors. Half of the scholarships are reserved for students from Asia.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
London School of Economics and Political Science4,3(72)
London, United Kingdom Top 1.5% in Worldwide

International History

As one of the UK's leading centres of historical research, the department emphasises the international and transnational context of historical developments. Learn more at the International History programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$31,065/yr
Central European University (CEU)4,4(31)
Vienna, Austria Top 21.8% in Worldwide

Comparative History

The Comparative History program at Central European University (CEU) focuses on the comparison, interconnectedness and entanglements of distinct geocultural regions: Central, Southeastern, and Eastern Europe, from the Eastern Mediterranean to Central Asia, in close relation to the history of other historical regions, most notably with Western Europe and the Middle East. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$16,824/yr

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