History PhD is an undergraduate degree at University of Kent, based in Canterbury, taught full-time over 3 years.
About this course
There are two types of History programme. The MA by Research entails producing a 30,000-word thesis; the PhD programme demands a high level of research and analysis resulting in a 100,000 (PhD) word thesis.
We welcome research applications across the range of expertise within the School. We run regular seminars in medieval and Tudor studies, modern history, the history and cultural studies of science, and the study of propaganda.
All first-year research students attend a Methodologies and Research Skills seminar, which is split between components run by the School and others provided by the Faculty of Humanities. This training improves your knowledge of both historical theory and methods of using primary material, and can assist in funding applications.
Study Options
This course is available in 4 study options:
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MA (Res)
Location: Canterbury
Duration: 5 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Canterbury
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Canterbury
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MA (Res)
Location: Canterbury
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Canterbury
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- History
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ