PhD History at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The PhD in History prepares students for original research and careers in higher education and history-related fields. The thematic approach covers global connections, health, science and environment, race, citizenship and migration, religion and gender, and states and political cultures. The department admits 6-8 doctoral students a year.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of History | Duration: Coursework in years 1-2, oral exam and prospectus in year 3, dissertation years 4-7; 7-year maximum from candidacy to defense | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Core Seminar I and II (HIS 524/525), two field seminars, three theme seminars, two research seminars, teaching practicum, directed readings, orals workshop and a dissertation prospectus workshop; foreign language proficiency; oral examination; dissertation and defense.

Career pathways

Higher education, media, public history, government and other history-related fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree in History or equivalent with minimum 3.0 GPA overall and in history courses; three letters of recommendation; 20-page writing sample; English proficiency for non-native speakers: IELTS 6.5 overall with no subsection below 6, or TOEFL 90 (also for TA/GA support); additional Graduate School requirements. Applicants with an MA may be admitted directly with Graduate School and department approval.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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