The diversity of our research at this Economic and Social History at The University of Edinburgh means we can support students’ economic and social history study in a vast range of time periods and geographical regions and from the early modern period to the present day.
Economic and Social History, MPhil, PhD
Continue your search
- UnknownApplication Deadline
- 24 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee19000 GBP/yearTuition Fee
About
We host one of the largest economic and social history research groupings in the UK.
Staff research interests are wide-ranging, including the study of economic development, energy policy, globalisation, slavery, urban history, consumption, material culture, museums and collecting, leisure, religious belief, popular culture, medicine and disease, gender, sexuality and the family.
Our postgraduate students at this Economic and Social History at The University of Edinburgh have access to:
- A dedicated study and computing lab with printing, copying and scanning facilities, overlooking the Meadows, one of the city’s best-loved green spaces.
- Two research rooms, shared with undergraduates, housing some of our impressive book collections and a small selection of computing facilities.
- A large common room overlooking the Meadows, shared by students and staff.
- Our PhD study room. Subject to available desk space, you may apply after semester one of your first year.
- A number of small-scale teaching rooms, well-equipped with facilities such as data projection and smart boards.
- Exhibition areas, filled with artefacts and artwork from our collections.
Our PhD students develop a highly valued set of research and professional skills which enable them to go on to a wide variety of careers.
Many of our PhD students wish to pursue an academic career, and we have an excellent record of helping our students obtain research and teaching posts in universities in the UK and overseas.
PhD students also develop a portfolio of skills which are highly desirable across a wide range of sectors, from museums and heritage to the civil service, banking and the law.
Detailed Programme Facts
- More details:
-
Starting in
You can apply until:
-
Everyone
-
Always verify the dates on the programme website.
-
- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 24 months
- Duration description PhD - 3 years
- Average part-time duration 48 months
- Duration description PhD - 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Particular areas of expertise available for research are:- culture and society in early modern Britain;
- slavery in the Atlantic world: 1650–1834;
- the material culture of gender in 18th-century Britain;
- urban society and civil society in historical context;
- clothing cultures in comparative historical contexts;
- cinema and society in modern Britain;
- gender, crime and deviancy: Britain 1860–1960;
- energy policy in Britain since 1920;
- the economic history of China in the 20th century.
English Language Requirements
-
Minimum required score:
7The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
Schedule IELTS -
Minimum required score:
100The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
Schedule TOEFL®
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: Upper Second Class
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree in a relevant discipline and a relevant masters degree with an overall mark of at least 65%, or US GPA 3.4 or other international equivalent.
- We may also consider your application if you have relevant professional experience; please check with your potential supervisor before you apply.
Tuition Fee
-
International Applies to you
19000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 19000 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.
Home/EU fees have still to be agreed
MPhil part-time fees
- Overseas: £9,500
PhD full-time fees
- Overseas: £19,000
PhD part-time fees
- Overseas: £9,500
Living costs for Edinburgh
- 725 - 1170 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- School of History, Classics & Archaeology Doctoral Awards
- Research scholarships for international students
- Principal's Career Development PhD Scholarships
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Improve page content
The Global Study Awards: get funded with up to £10,000 to study abroad
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.