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Doctorate in History at Sciences Po

Sciences Po, France

Programme overview

PhD in political, transnational and global history training researchers able to conduct rigorous archival research and participate in international debate.

Faculty: Sciences Po School of Research (Doctoral School)  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time; French and English  |  Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Research seminars throughout, a mandatory year-long seminar for first-year students (residence in the Paris area required), a main supervisor and optionally a second supervisor. Doctoral students usually work as supervised teaching assistants and often teach their own courses.

Career pathways

Academic and teaching positions, government, higher education administration, think tanks, museums, cultural institutions, journalism and publishing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is based on the academic profile and ability to conduct research, shown by a master's-level research dissertation graded Very good or equivalent, a logical link between prior graduate studies and the doctoral discipline, and meeting financial pre-conditions (PhD funding covering at least three years is required). Two admissions sessions take place each year; applications are made online with recommendations.

Duration: 3 years

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