PhD History at Manchester Metropolitan University

PhD History is a doctoral research degree in History at Manchester Metropolitan University. Discover your research degree study options, including areas of expertise for our academic supervisors.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: three years full-time, six years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Most of our doctoral students enrol in October. You can also join us in January and April.  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised original research leading to a doctoral thesis. Research areas include: We have particular thematic expertise in:, leisure, consumption and material culture, religious and intellectual histories, war, conflict and society, youth, gender and sexuality, We can offer academic supervision in the following areas:, 19th- and 20th-century British history, ancient history, community history, economic history, early modern history, history of religion, history of sport, medical humanities, medieval history, modern European history, post-1860 American history, public history and heritage, We also have extensive experience of supervising doctoral students on collaborative doctoral awards. This includes supporting research that contributes to historical site museums and archives, as well as offering experience in the heritage sector and career development., We work with the National Trust, English Heritage, Chetham’s Library, the National Archives and the National Museum of Wales., If you are interested in developing a collaborative proposal, get in touch..

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