PhD History at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in History at UT-Arlington is designed for people with a passion for researching the past to inform the present. Students are trained in historical research and writing and can gain further expertise in digital humanities tools and methods, as well as in public history and archival administration. Graduates pursue a range of careers in academia, archives and museums, and the private sector.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Department: History and Geography | Duration: 55 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 55 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Historical Theory And Methodology; History As A Profession; Reading Colloquium In National Histories; Reading Colloquium In Transnational History; Seminar In National Histories; Seminar In Transnational History.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue a range of careers in academia, archives and museums, and the private sector. Upon completion, students will demonstrate professional level oral proficiency, especially by delivering advanced research-based presentations and participating in career-oriented conferences and workshops, and otherwise demonstrating professional standards within the history discipline.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants presenting the following may be offered unconditional admission. A prior academic degree (BA or MA in History or related fields) from an accredited institution (verified by transcripts from each college or university previously attended sent directly from the registrar of that institution to Graduate Admissions). A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the course of completing a BA degree in History or a related field from an accredited institution (verified by official transcripts from each college or university previously attended sent directly from the registrar of that institution to Graduate Admissions). A writing sample demonstrating the applicant's research, writing, and analytical skills. The Department prefers that applicants send a primary source-based research paper not to exceed twenty-five pages. A letter of intent of approximately two pages describing the student's historical interests and how they intersect with the faculty and strengths of the PhD program.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Doctoral application priority dates: Fall February 1, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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