Overview

Successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher with the highest qualification that any UK university can award and offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management positions within the industry.

Highlights

Research expertise covering British history from the late middle ages to the present day.

We can supervise topics including: Gender and Sexuality, Economy and material culture, Medicine and the body, Crime and the law, History of emotions, Warfare and military intelligence, and Fascism and far right.

Opportunities to develop interdisciplinary study, including with areas such as English and Media.

Links with a range of local and national organisations.

Study History in a supportive environment at University of Northampton with staff who want to see you succeed.

Programme Structure

Curriculum

This History PhD programme is a way for you to absorb yourself a topic you are passionate about, develop a deep understanding of your chosen specialism and improve your research, written and presentation skills.

While developing and setting up a research project, you will initially receive general, discipline based and project specific training so that you can go on to conduct your research work effectively and independently.

Your supervisors will guide you through the process with regular in-person or online tutorials.

When you finish this course, you will be able to find research and development roles within fields related to your topic, such as the heritage sector, progress into an academic career or enter business at a managerial level.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-11 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Northampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History View 134 other PhDs in 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A document of 750-1,000 words demonstrating a case for the published works as a coherent programme of research, making an original contribution to the present state of knowledge

Two references

Photocopies or scans of your undergraduate degree certificate and transcript

Photocopies or scans of your Masters certificate and transcript

Evidence of English language ability (where English is not the first language)

A statement on the review processes of the journals (or equivalent) in which the work has been published

A copy of the first page of each of the works

Statements from co-authors on the extent of your contribution to the research where appropriate

Change of name document if your application and certificate are in different names

Passport, if you are applying for off-site study

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16850 GBP / year

≈ 16850 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5850 GBP / year

≈ 5850 GBP / year

Living costs

Northampton

United Kingdom

796 - 1510 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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