Overview

This History program at University of Memphis is designed to prepare you for teaching and research in higher education or for a career in government, business, library service, and other research-related fields. But be warned: you will need to put in at least four academic years of study and research beyond the M.A. degree to complete the program.

Context

The degree is never conferred merely for the accumulation of credits. Click on items of interest in the menu to the left for detailed information about specific aspects of the program. The Ph.D. Program Overview offers a concise look at the steps you will need to take as you move toward degree completion.

Programme Structure

We offer the following dissertation fields:

United States before 1877

United States after 1877

African American History

Ancient World (Ancient Egyptian History only)

Global History

Women and Gender History

Modern Europe

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require a minimum of 24 graduate hours in history with at least a 3.25 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited institution. An M.A. in history is strongly recommended. We will also consider applicants who have an M.A. in a field other than history that is similar in content or methodology to history.

In making our decisions on admission we consider multiple factors, including transcripts and GPA, the nature of your coursework, recommendations, your writing sample and statement, and the compatibility of our program and faculty with your interests. You are not guaranteed admission even if you meet all of our requirements, and in some cases we may decide to admit someone who does not meet all the requirements based upon their credentials as a whole.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Memphis

United States

955 - 1582 USD / month

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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