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University of Southampton

History PhD

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Full time | Avenue Campus | 2 years | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP

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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

History

Course Summary

You'll be supported by a supervisor who'll provide direction and can help you shape your research proposal. We offer PhD supervision across a full chronological, geographical and thematic range due to the expertise of our more than 40 historians. You’ll also have access to the archival material in the Hartley Library’s Special Collections. These include collections of primary documents relating to the history of Britain and its Empire and the history of the modern Jewish experience.We offer our PhD students an opportunity to take part in our Skills Development Training Programme to enhance life skills and employability. You'll also become a member of our humanities graduate school. This provides additional help and support as well as, student-led activities and a social network. You’ll be encouraged to participate in part-time tutoring and research seminars, and to present and publish your research findings. Our doctoral students have a record of finding academic and other posts which we are proud of as we put great emphasis on offering an all-round preparation for a professional career.

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£19,620

Entry requirements

You should have a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification. You can also apply if your grade was lower than 2:1 – youll need to show youve made good progress since your degree. If you have completed a masters degree, you should have achieved a merit or above including 60%, for the dissertation. If you have not completed a masters, youll need to show you can produce high quality writing and analysis.

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The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition with innovative modern teaching that prioritises the success of its students. Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-focused UK universities, and today ranks within the top 17 institutions in the country, according to the 2026 Complete University Guide league table. With eight...more

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