Overview
Our academics have an established tradition of internationally recognised research excellence in the fields of social and cultural history, political and diplomatic history, and military, maritime and naval history.
Features
- At University of Plymouth, in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, 97.6% of the History team’s research outputs (primarily books and journal articles) were considered to be internationally recognised in terms of significance, originality and rigour.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- British and Irish social, cultural and political history
- Twentieth-century political history of the USA
- Modern world history especially Japanese history
- Gender history
- Material history
- Heritage and history
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
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History View 150 other PhDs in History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Masters degree or equivalent from a UK higher education institution in a relevant subject. Students who are making exceptional progress in a ResM programme, may progress directly into our PhD programme without having to complete the masters.
- Applicants normally have to supply a research proposal, personal statement, and occasionally evidence that they are prepared to undertake the proposed project. This may include a portfolio, or a sample of critical writing, depending on their area of study.
- Other UK or overseas qualifications may also be accepted – with academic reference
Tuition Fee
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International
17170 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17170 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Plymouth
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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