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PhD History at Northeastern University

Northeastern University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in History focuses on global, transnational and comparative history and trains research historians who plan to teach at college and university level. It emphasizes systematic training in theory and methodology and preparation for college teaching.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences and Humanities  |  Department: Department of History  |  Duration: 45 semester hours (no MA); 29 semester hours (with MA in history); qualifying exam and proposal by end of year three  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Theory and Methodology 1 and 2, digital history methods (Texts, Maps, and Networks), topics, directed study or readings, a Research Seminar in World History, Practicum in Teaching and electives, then dissertation terms. A departmental language exam is required. Minimum 3.500 GPA.

Career pathways

Research historians teaching at college and university level.

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Application information

USD 49,257 a year (2026-27). Annual PhD fee stated as one rate for all PhD programs (2026-27 graduate schedule). Excludes comprehensive fee, health and counseling fee, international student fee and student health plan. Source

Duration: 45 semester hours (no MA); 29 semester hours (with MA in history); qualifying exam and proposal by e

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