PhD History at University of Hull

Programme overview

Research degrees at Masters (MA by Thesis) and PhD level across a wide range of historical and archaeological subjects. History research ranges from Palaeolithic America and Roman Britain to the modern Middle East, Australia, Europe and North America; archaeology combines with geography and history in a worldwide research culture.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education | Department: History and Archaeology | Duration: PhD: 3 years full-time plus up to 12 months writing up; 6 years part-time plus up to 24 months writing up | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent supervised thesis research on a topic in history or archaeology, supported by the PGR Development Programme. The MA by Thesis suits those who want research study without committing to a full PhD.

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Entry requirements

Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education research degrees in History and Archaeology: MA by Research applicants should normally have a 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in history or archaeology or a relevant subject such as politics, cultural studies, sociology, economics or geography and earth sciences. PhD applicants should normally have a Master's degree at merit or 60% and above (or international equivalent) in history, archaeology or a related subject. Applicants submit a comprehensive research proposal (field of study, methodology, literature review, significance and original contribution) and an example of written work of 2,000-3,000 words. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time research degree tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time research degree tuition Source

Intake: 2027 entry; 2028 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://evision.hull.ac.uk/pg-pre-pick.html?course=RPHISTX

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