Durham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD History in Durham United Kingdom | Durham University
Durham University
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Durham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
24,500
(c. USD32,653.11)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Few experiences rival the thrill of historical investigation, whether sparked by stumbling upon an archival treasure, forming fresh perspectives, challenging theories, or the artful process of writing. Historical inquiry holds profound significance. As a discipline that resists oversimplification, history cultivates intellectual growth, respect for differing viewpoints (even without consensus), and understanding of the intricate ties between past and present. At Durham, our goals include: inspiring faculty to undertake groundbreaking research tackling important historical challenges, nurturing a dynamic and inclusive scholarly environment encompassing academics, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting researchers, advancing public engagement and real-world impact, and strengthening our department's global research standing.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The standard minimum entry requirements for Postgraduate Research are an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university or an equivalent degree qualification from an overseas university. A Masters qualification is a requirement for entry on our PhD programme. Evidence of research skills and/or experience is useful. For international applicants whose first language isn’t English, we require a UKVI/IELTS score of 7 (with no component under 6.5). Applicants who have not reached this level, can be admitted to a 6-, 10- or 20-week pre-sessional English Language course, with the course length depending on your current UKVI/IELTS score (which must be over 6.0, with no component under 5.5). TOEFL iBT: 92 (no component under 23); 176 (minimum of 169 per component) in Cambridge Scale (CPE or CAE; Pearson Academic (PTE): 62 (with no less than 56 in each Communicative Skill).
Tuition
GBP
24,500