PhD/MPhil History at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Research degrees in British, European and American history from the early modern period to the present, with membership of an international doctoral programme in gender history (partners in Naples, Rouen, Vienna, Madrid).

Faculty: School of Humanities | Department: History | Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027). | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

British, European and American history, early modern to present; transnational supervision and a semester abroad via the gender history programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree at 2:1 or above and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline. Self-proposed PhD topics can be discussed with staff. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in Reading, 7.0 in Listening, 7.0 in Speaking and 7.0 in Writing (other English qualifications accepted; some nationalities exempt).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

International applicants: GBP 22,660 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027).

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