PhD Economic & Social History at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A PhD in modern economic and social history within the largest group of economic and social historians in Scotland, with about 20 PhD students. Strengths are business and financial history, the history of medicine, and social and gender history.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences | Department: School of Social & Political Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Thesis of 70,000-100,000 words, undertaken within the School of Social & Political Sciences with access to the wider College of Social Sciences and University research activities.

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Entry requirements

Economic & Social History PhD: usually a Master's degree at Merit with a significant component in Economic and Social History or another social science discipline; candidates will also usually be expected to have a 2.1 honours degree. Required documents include transcripts, degree certificates, CV, research proposal, two references and named supervisor information.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Annual fee for full-time study; part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Home fee for 2026/27 as stated; the 2027/28 home fee is to be confirmed. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Annual fee for full-time study; part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Research bench fees may apply in addition. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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