Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in History- African History in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
PhD candidates specializing in African history must complete 12 to 18 credit hours of coursework in this field, ideally including a seminar focused on their specific regional specialization. Students should develop expertise in African historiography through 6000-level seminars, covering theoretical approaches and methodological frameworks across all historical periods. At least one advanced seminar must address thematic aspects of African history. Prior to qualifying exams, students must produce three primary source-based research papers - while not all need to originate from African history seminars, non-specialized papers require committee approval.
Given variations in available historiography and the substantial background knowledge required for regional studies, students may enhance their understanding through either graduate-level supplements to upper-division history/ethnography courses or advisor-approved independent study programs involving intensive regional historical or ethnographic reading.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
Earned a prior bachelor's degree, master's degree or doctoral degree at an accredited university in the United States or have official proof of successfully completing the UF English Language Institute's program before applying.
Academic transcripts. Your official transcripts should also be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
A strong background in history. While the majority of our graduate students were history majors, some come to us with area studies or other related majors but with evidence of competence in historical subject matter through their academic program. Students must have attained a bachelor's degree or its equivalent at the point they enter the history graduate program.
Language preparation relevant to their intended major field of study. See the individual major field pages with regard to language requirements, which differ from field to field. Applicants need not have fulfilled the language requirements by the time of application or entry into the program, but PhD applicants should show preparation which suggests that if admitted they will be able to complete the requirements prior to admission to candidacy (i.e. in their first 2-3 years).
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
Earned a prior bachelor's degree, master's degree or doctoral degree at an accredited university in the United States or have official proof of successfully completing the UF English Language Institute's program before applying.
Academic transcripts. Your official transcripts should also be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
A strong background in history. While the majority of our graduate students were history majors, some come to us with area studies or other related majors but with evidence of competence in historical subject matter through their academic program. Students must have attained a bachelor's degree or its equivalent at the point they enter the history graduate program.
Language preparation relevant to their intended major field of study. See the individual major field pages with regard to language requirements, which differ from field to field. Applicants need not have fulfilled the language requirements by the time of application or entry into the program, but PhD applicants should show preparation which suggests that if admitted they will be able to complete the requirements prior to admission to candidacy (i.e. in their first 2-3 years).
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
30,134