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PhD History at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in History at Tufts trains historians in two tracks, Modern South Asia History (mid-18th to 20th century) and Global History, and culminates in a dissertation.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: History  |  Duration: Varies (full-time, on campus)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

Foundational texts, major historical methodologies and research practices, leading to a dissertation.

Career pathways

Modern South Asia History PhD graduates have obtained positions at prestigious institutions of American academe.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application fee; Resume/CV; Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable; Transcripts; Three letters of recommendation; Proficiency in one language other than English; Personal statement (describe your planned dissertation field); Writing sample (a statement of intent, detailing your planned dissertation field)

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.

Intake: Deadline: s

Duration: Varies (full-time, on campus)

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