Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in History in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
|
Lexington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The History Department initiated its graduate program approximately 100 years back. Typically maintaining a modest scale, the department admits a selective group of eight to twelve candidates annually. PhD candidates in History embark on diverse career paths, ranging from academic roles in higher education to research positions in libraries, archives, historical organizations, and various public and private entities. The program focuses on cultivating students into skilled researchers, educators, and active community members, with graduate research and seminar courses forming the foundation. Success in these core courses is essential for progressing to qualification examinations and doctoral thesis work.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
CV
The CV should indicate the applicant's education, qualifications for graduate study (such as language training), and other appropriate accomplishments.
Personal Statement
The personal statement should be a one- or two-page statement indicating the reasons for the applicant's interest in graduate study at the University of Kentucky. It should indicate if the applicant is interested in obtaining a terminal MA degree, a PhD degree, or the MA and PhD degrees. It should also explain what field(s) the applicant hopes to concentrate on as a graduate student, and, if possible, with which faculty member the applicant wishes to work. Applicants should make intellectual and scholarly interests the focal point of these statements.
Writing Sample
We ask for two writing samples -- a longer research paper and a short book review. Generally, applicants should combine them into one document to simplify submission.
Three letters of recommendation
The GRE is not required for admission to this program. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
The CV should indicate the applicant's education, qualifications for graduate study (such as language training), and other appropriate accomplishments.
Personal Statement
The personal statement should be a one- or two-page statement indicating the reasons for the applicant's interest in graduate study at the University of Kentucky. It should indicate if the applicant is interested in obtaining a terminal MA degree, a PhD degree, or the MA and PhD degrees. It should also explain what field(s) the applicant hopes to concentrate on as a graduate student, and, if possible, with which faculty member the applicant wishes to work. Applicants should make intellectual and scholarly interests the focal point of these statements.
Writing Sample
We ask for two writing samples -- a longer research paper and a short book review. Generally, applicants should combine them into one document to simplify submission.
Three letters of recommendation
The GRE is not required for admission to this program. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Tuition
USD
33,548