Intellectual History PhD
University of SussexBrighton · IELTS 6.5
GBP 24,200Per year
- Level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Duration
- MA 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time; PhD 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- History
- Location
- United Kingdom
- IELTS
- 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5
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Overview
There are two types of History programme. The MA by Research entails producing a 40,000-word thesis; the PhD programme demands a high level of research and analysis resulting in a 100,000 (PhD) word thesis. We welcome research applications across the range of expertise within the School. The School of History at the University of Kent offers a great environment in which to research and study. Situated within the beautiful cathedral city of Canterbury, with its own dynamic history, the University is within easy reach of the main London archives and is convenient for travelling to mainland Europe. There is a good community spirit within the School, which includes regular postgraduate social meetings, weekly seminars and a comprehensive training programme, with the full involvement of the School’s academic staff. You'll join a lively, research-led department where postgraduate students are given the opportunity to work alongside academics, recognised as experts in their respective fields. Thanks to the wide range of teaching and research interests in the School, we can offer a wide scope for research supervision covering the breadth and depth of world history. Find out more about the School's research centres and staffs specific research interests here.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · Subjects: relevant subject · or above |
|---|---|
| Degree | 2nd class · Subjects: relevant subject · or above |
| Degree | 2:1 · Subjects: relevant subject · or above |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component
Fees
International students: £19,300 per year
UK students: £5,238 per year
Start dates
MA - September. PhD - September, January and April
Application deadline
April intake; 29 June 2026 (September intake)
Campus
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
If you studied in United States
98 countriesUniversity of Kent has not published doctor of philosophy requirements for United States. See other levels
Scholarships at University of Kent
13 for this level- Chevening Scholarships
- Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship
- Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship£6,000.00 (US$ 7,749)
- Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award
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Change the figures to your ownTuitionGBP 19,300
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in total
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