Overview

This Transnational social movements and the struggles against settler colonialism in Southern Africa project at University of Dundee provides an opportunity to examine the roles, motivations, and impacts of twentieth century transnational social movements, that were involved in the struggles to end white-minority rule in Southern Africa (eg. Angola, South Africa, Zimbabwe).

Student focus

The project will enable the candidate the freedom to choose the movement(s), and nation(s) associated to the regional anti-colonial struggles.

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Programme Structure

The themes the PhD might examine include

resource mobilisation

motivations of activists

the forms of activism in different settings

the impacts of these activities

cross-border connections

and liminal spaces

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History View 134 other PhDs in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.

IELTS 7.0

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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

21940 GBP / year

≈ 21940 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4786 GBP / year

≈ 4786 GBP / year

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 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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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Dundee

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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