PhD History at University of Delaware

Programme overview

The Department of History offers doctoral study in American and European history, with more limited graduate study in ancient, African, Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern history. Interdisciplinary doctoral tracks include the Hagley Program in Capitalism, Technology and Culture and the History of American Civilization Program.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of History | Intake: Fall (final application deadline January 5) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

The PhD requires 30 graduate credits, at least 24 in history, including HIST600 Approaches to History, five reading seminars and two research seminars. Students pass a foreign-language exam, written and oral qualifying exams in year three, a prospectus defense and a dissertation defense.

Career pathways

Graduates hold positions in government, schools, museums and historical agencies, and academic positions in colleges and universities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master’s degree in history from the University of Delaware opens the door to jobs in public history, museums and other cultural centers, academia and secondary education. Our graduates work at historic sites, museums, libraries, research centers, colleges and universities throughout the country. Students concentrate in the histories of North America and Europe, and they have the option of taking courses that span the globe and that cross disciplines. Prospective graduate students interested in being considered for the African American Public Humanities Initiative scholarship should indicate their interest by checking the AAPHI interest box in their application and indicating their interest in their personal statement.

Intake: FALL: January 5: Final deadline to apply

Apply through the official page: https://grad-admissions.udel.edu/apply/

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