PhD Culture, Heritage & Museum Studies at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

Culture, Heritage and Museum Studies is an interdisciplinary research field drawing on history, modern languages, translation studies, English and education. The PhD involves independent, original research culminating in a 100,000-word thesis defended in a viva. Research areas include museum studies, material culture, memory studies, oral history, heritage and migration, decolonisation of heritage and digital heritage.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time (typically) | Intake: October 2026 to September 2027 (full-time or part-time) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students develop research design and methods, academic writing, presentation and project organisation skills while completing the thesis under a two-person supervisory team. Work may incorporate critical study of museum and heritage practice, archival, oral history or digital methods, and questions of audience and access.

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Entry requirements

PhD: a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related subject plus a Masters degree with at least a merit in a related subject. MPhil: a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related subject. English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5, taken within two years before the start date. Applications need a CV, transcripts, two references (one academic), funding details and a research proposal (1,500 words for PhD, 1,000 for MPhil); shortlisted applicants attend an interview or discussion with the Postgraduate Research panel.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per academic year for full-time study; Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,950 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per academic year for full-time study. Source

Intake: October 2026 to September 2027 (full-time or part-time)

Duration: 3 years full-time (typically)

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