Overview

We offer a phd degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Glasgow. We are based in the University town of Dumfries, and are a School within the University of Glasgow’s College of Social Sciences. We have a dynamic community of research staff and students working across diverse areas of expertise including Education, Environment, Health, Humanities, Tourism, Culture and Technology.

Features

We welcome applications from students who wish to undertake innovative research projects both within disciplinary boundaries and which transcend them though interdisciplinary engagement.

Programme Structure

This need not be a final thesis proposal but should include:

a straightforward, descriptive, and informative title

the question that your research will address

an account of why this question is important and worth investigating

an assessment of how your own research will engage with recent study in the subject

a brief account of the methodology and approach you will take

a discussion of the primary sources that your research will draw upon, including printed books, manuscripts, archives, libraries, or museums

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Students may want to identify a potential supervisor and contact them to discuss their research proposal before they apply.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 36 other PhDs in Liberal Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts/degree certificate

Two references

A one-page research proposal

CV

Name of potential Supervisor

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27720 GBP / year

≈ 27720 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

Prices are based on the annual fee for full-time study. Fees for part-time study are half the full-time fee.

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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