- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 7 Years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- History
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- OCT 2026
Overview
Explore your chosen topic of research during a period of intensive, supervised study and make an original contribution to historical knowledge.
Entry requirements
Applicants will need to provide evidence of:
To apply, candidates must submit a fully complete online application including:
All suitable candidates are invited to an interview and asked to give a short presentation about their proposed research. You will be asked questions about the project proposal and your interest in PhD level study. You are encouraged to find out more about our areas of research interest and expertise before applying. Potential supervisors can be identified through the research centre website linked above or by contacting the Postgraduate Research Tutor for advice.
English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall, no part below 7 |
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All international applicants are required to show evidence (current within the last two years) of English language ability before embarking on a PhD. For this course, it must be at a minimum level of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in all skill components (or equivalent). For more information about the different
Fees
International students: £9,300 per year
UK students: £2,619 per year - Fee TBC for 27/28
UK/Home: £2,619 per year - Fee TBC for 27/28
International: £9,300 per year
Start dates
October 2026 February 2027 May 2027
Application deadline
Apply directly from the course page at any time — there are no fixed deadlines. Courses do fill up, so apply as early as possible.
Campus
- City Campus, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
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