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American History PhD at University of Sussex

University of Sussex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop expert knowledge on the social and political history of the US. Explore broad themes, from the Black Lives Matter movement to the Civil War era. Our faculty are experts in their fields and active on both sides of the Atlantic. This means you’ll be guided and supervised through your research project by leading practitioners.

Duration: Up to 4 years full time or 8 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: Choose to start in September 2027, January 2028 or April 2028  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

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Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a field related to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. English language: IELTS (Academic) High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). Apply by 1 month before start (UK), 3 months before start (international).

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28). for full-time students Source

Intake: Choose to start in September 2027, January 2028 or April 2028

Duration: Up to 4 years full time or 8 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply

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