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PhD History at University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in History lets advanced students sharpen historical understanding and research skills, culminating in an original dissertation. Specializations include U.S. and Nevada history, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa, with a Shared History program in digital history and museum studies.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Department: History  |  Duration: 49 credits beyond the M.A. (73 credits in total for M.A. plus Ph.D.)  |  Intake: Fall; application deadline Feb. 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Requirements: 49 credits past the M.A. (24 in coursework), HIST 783 Historiography, HIST 780 Methodology, HIST 799 Dissertation (up to 24 credits), a foreign language requirement, comprehensive examinations in four fields (one main thesis field and three secondary fields) and a defended thesis. All requirements must be met within eight years.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline Feb. 1 for Fall admission.

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: Fall; application deadline Feb. 1

Duration: 49 credits beyond the M.A. (73 credits in total for M.A. plus Ph.D.)

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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