Leicester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD/MPhil History - English Local History in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester
University of Leicester
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Leicester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,200
(c. USD21,645.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our adaptable programs allow you to study under distinguished scholars in a dynamic and welcoming setting. Featuring specialists whose expertise covers periods from medieval to contemporary times, with regional focuses including Britain, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, you'll consistently discover modules that spark your interest and satisfy your intellectual curiosity. Doctoral candidates undertake an autonomous research initiative with support from an advisory panel. The maximum enrollment duration before thesis submission is 4 years for full-time students or 7 years for part-time students. Typically, active research (encompassing experiments, lab work, fieldwork, and data gathering) spans 3 to 3.5 years full-time or 6 to 6.5 years part-time. Following active research, students may apply for a writing-up phase lasting up to 12 months. The combined duration of active research and writing-up must not surpass the total registration limit. The dissertation, normally capped at 80,000 words, must present original scholarly contributions and include publishable-quality work. Final degree conferral requires successful defense of the thesis in an oral examination (viva voce).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved.
CV
Personal statement explaining your interest in the research, your experience, why it is worth doing and why we should consider you.
Copies of your Degree Certificates and Marks Transcripts of study already completed and if possible a transcript to-date of any study currently being undertaken.
If your documents are not in English please include an official translation.
Evidence of English language proficiency if applicable
In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the text boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available.
IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) - Minimum overall score 6.5 and minimum component score 5.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - Internet-based test - Minimum overall score 90 and minimum component score 20
Tuition
GBP
16,200