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PhD History at Durham University

Durham University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The History PhD at Durham is taught through close supervision by two supervisors and examined by a thesis of up to 100,000 words and an oral examination (viva voce). Students develop an original topic and agree a programme of research training with their supervisors.

Department: Department of History  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (some students complete in a fourth year); 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Original thesis research with supervisors advising on direction, shape, content and methodology, plus departmental and central research training.

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Application information

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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