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At Glasgow, our History department combines top-tier expertise across a wide variety of subjects. We invite postgraduate research applications in areas including: medieval European studies, Scottish and Irish history, early modern thought and culture, global historical perspectives, medical history, gender and social history, military studies, and modern American, European, British, and Scottish history. Through our strong collaborations with Glasgow Life and the city's rich cultural institutions—museums, galleries, performance venues, festivals, and creative industries—the University of Glasgow provides an exceptional setting for advanced arts education. The College of Arts Graduate School fosters an interdisciplinary, supportive atmosphere for all research students, offering comprehensive training programs, skill development courses, and academic resources.
Within the College of Arts, you'll join a dynamic, international student body engaged in both taught and research programs, all benefiting from an intellectually stimulating environment. Every discipline in the college produces groundbreaking, influential research that shapes academic discourse.
The Doctor of Philosophy degree recognizes original scholarly work that advances understanding in a particular field, typically including publishable-quality research contributions.