PhD History at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The PhD History at Queen's Belfast involves original research in a historical subject of the student's choice, supervised by internationally recognised scholars, and culminates in an 80,000-word dissertation. Research strengths include Irish history, public history, oral history, gender, urban, religious and political history, and the history of race. Queen's is part of the AHRC Northern Bridge Consortium, which allows co-supervision with staff at partner universities.

Department: School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | Duration: 3 years full-time (thesis submitted at the end of three years of full-time registration); part-time available | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research under a supervisory team appointed by the School, with postgraduate seminars, research centres (Institute of Irish Studies, Centre for Public History, QUOTE hub) and conference opportunities.

Career pathways

Graduates work in archives and libraries, public history and heritage, education, journalism, marketing and the civil service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally an Upper Second Class (2.1) Honours degree from a UK or ROI higher education provider or equivalent. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component (taken within the last 2 years) or equivalent.

International applicants: GBP 23,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate; NI, ROI and GB rates listed as TBC. Bench fees may apply in addition. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (thesis submitted at the end of three years of full-time registration); part-time

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