Overview
During your research and writing the thesis, in the History with Genealogical Studies programme at University of Strathclyde you will gain a range of professional skills in research methods, communications, presentation, organisation and other academic specialisms.
All Postgraduate Research Students within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences are members of the Graduate School and have access to facilities, events, and funding opportunities.
Postgraduate research at the Strathclyde Doctoral School
The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent.
The School encompasses our four faculties and is committed to enriching the student experience, intensifying research outputs and opportunities, and ensuring training is at the highest level. As a postgraduate researcher, you'll automatically become a member of the Strathclyde Doctoral School.
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Programme Structure
What you'll study
- using genealogical techniques and/or sources to advance knowledge in associated areas. This research may focus on a particular event, area or question in history viewed through the ‘lens’ of its effect on a group, set of families or individuals
- reappraising previous research findings using genealogical research techniques and/or records and tools such as genetic genealogy. These can be historical, genealogical, demographic, etc.
- assessing and evaluating newly available or not-often-used resources. These can include archival collections, ways of using software, etc. This research might examine and evaluate primary sources and/or research methods for the enhancement of genealogical practice
- assessing and evaluating development in genealogical practice or supporting areas such as archives.
- This research can include questioning what, why and how genealogists do things, with the aim of delivering a better and more effective service
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
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Disciplines
History Ancient History View 30 other PhDs in Ancient History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
- your full contact details
- transcripts and certificates of all degrees
- proof of English language proficiency if English isn't your first language
- two references, one of which must be academic
- funding or scholarship information
- research proposal of 250 to 1,000 words in length, detailing the subject area and topic to be investigated
Tuition Fee
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International
16050 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16050 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Glasgow
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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