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Overview
About the programme
Researchers in this British and Irish History Since the 18th Century group at The Open University UK specialise in:
- the 19th Century with a particular focus on masculinity
- British social and administrative history
- how ideas about the past shape identities in Britain from the 18th Century to the present day
- the history of political ideas in France and Britain
- Irish political culture with a focus on the 18th Century
- 19th century society and culture
Programme Structure
Current/recent research projects:- Frank Hughes, Captives of the System: The Commissioners in Lunacy as Regulators of Services for Pauper Lunatics and Idiots, 1845–1914
- Joan Hornsby, Managing Pauperism and Poverty in Axminster Union 1860–1901
- Katherine Lucas, The Influence of the French Revolution on the Political Thinking of Wolfe Tone
- Louise Ryland-Epton, Welfare Innovation in the Late Eighteenth Century: Gilbert’s Act Workhouses 1782–1834
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 87
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies History View 134 other PhDs in History in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA First Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 87
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements:
- Most successful applicants to the PhD programme have a masters degree in history or a related discipline, and/or a first-class history degree with a substantial primary-source dissertation.
- However, applicants can still be considered if they demonstrate evidence of the ability to pursue research and write at a high level in some historical field.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents12705 GBP / year≈ 12705 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5006 GBP / year≈ 5006 GBP / year
Living costs
Milton Keynes
United Kingdom
848 - 1345 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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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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19000 GBP
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Scholarships for PhD Students
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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Grant
3720 EUR
Deadline
26 May 2026
Gerda Henkel Foundation Research Scholarships in Germany
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Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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22500 GBP
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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
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3000 USD
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1500 USD
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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