Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD History in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,700
(c. USD28,954.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
As part of the School of Divinity, History and Philosophy, we maintain strong interdisciplinary connections with Humanities, Social Sciences, Physical and Computing Sciences, and Medicine departments across the University. Our diverse student body travels from around the globe to investigate Scottish, European, and World History spanning from the Middle Ages to modern times.
Specializations encompass Scottish and European History, Global History, Scandinavian History and Culture, Early Modern and Medieval Europe, Poland-Lithuania, Enlightenment Studies, the History of Ideas, Religion, Philosophy and Science - all guided by internationally renowned scholars in their respective fields.
Established in 1495 by Bishop Elphinstone, the University boasts exceptional library collections and extensive archival resources for historical research. These include records of the Catholic Church in Scotland, documents on Northeast Scotland's social and cultural heritage, scientific history archives, and numerous collections exploring Scotland's role in European history. Aberdeen offers doctoral candidates a distinctive research setting, complete with postgraduate training opportunities and vibrant research seminar programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Normally, the minimum entrance requirement for admission to the PhD is a degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in an appropriate field, or equivalent. It is preferable that you hold a Masters in the chosen area of study as well.
Alongside your application form, you will need to upload the following supporting documents online:
Copies of your undergraduate and graduate degree certificates
Academic transcripts for your undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Two academic references, either the details of your referees provided on your application form or uploaded online with your application.
Your research proposal
Ielts - Academic Listening - 5.5 or above, Reading - 6.0 or above, Speaking - 5.5 or above, Writing - 6.0 or above, Overall - 6.5
Toefl IBT - Listening - 17 or above, Reading - 21 or above, Speaking - 20 or above, Writing - 21 or above, Overall – 90
Alongside your application form, you will need to upload the following supporting documents online:
Copies of your undergraduate and graduate degree certificates
Academic transcripts for your undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Two academic references, either the details of your referees provided on your application form or uploaded online with your application.
Your research proposal
Ielts - Academic Listening - 5.5 or above, Reading - 6.0 or above, Speaking - 5.5 or above, Writing - 6.0 or above, Overall - 6.5
Toefl IBT - Listening - 17 or above, Reading - 21 or above, Speaking - 20 or above, Writing - 21 or above, Overall – 90
Tuition
GBP
21,700