Overview

On completing this History degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London, you'll be well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.

Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.

Opportunities and Facilities

You'll have access to the world-renowned Wohl library, with over 200,000 history books and periodicals, and to the Institute’s digital and online resources. You can also take advantage of free access to the University of London’s Senate House Library with over a million books, and other unique collections such as the Institute of Classical Studies Library and the Warburg Institute Library.

Programme Structure

The Institute of Historical Research offers doctoral research supervision in the following broad areas:

Medieval British history

Modern British history

Local, regional and community histories of the British Isles

Place and Identity

Early medieval Northumbria and the north

Later medieval armies and warfare

Urban and metropolitan history (especially London), including comparative approaches across Europe and elsewhere

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

History Modern History View 17 other PhDs in Modern History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Before submitting an application you are advised to contact a member of the Warburg academic staff who has interests in your proposed field of study to discuss your proposal.
Before agreeing to accept you, the School will require you to submit a research proposal, so it is worthwhile having this drafted ahead of a formal application.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15810 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15810 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

6253 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6253 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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