Overview

This The Historical Studies programme offered by Södertörn University focuses on the study of society, culture, and heritage through historical perspectives, examining how human activities and ideas are shaped by their historical contexts. It supports research into long-term transformations and the interaction between past and present in understanding social and cultural developments.

Key Facts

The academic environment is multidisciplinary, integrating subject areas such as history, history of ideas, archaeology, ethnology, and the study of religions. Training combines empirical and theoretical approaches with collaborative courses, seminars, and research activities, enabling the analysis of historical processes, institutions, and cultural systems within broader societal frameworks.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

History
History of Ideas
Archaeology
Ethnology
Study of Religions
Archive Studies
Library and Information Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

More details

Calls for applications are open from mid-January to mid-February; the doctoral programme and employment period begin on 1 September of the year

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

History View 14 other PhDs in History in Sweden

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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

Master’s degree or 240 ECTS credits including 60 at second-cycle level, or equivalent qualification required
Specific entry requirements vary by subject and are defined in the relevant programme syllabus
All application documents, including certificates and transcripts, must be submitted through the official application system

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for doctoral students.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

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