Modern History

20 PhD programmes in Modern History

Cardiff University4,5(162)

Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

History and Welsh History

Pursue original research, supervised by leading historians with expertise in a broad chronological, geographical and thematic range, spanning the medieval to the modern period across the globe on the History and Welsh History programme from Cardiff University.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$36,122/yr

University of Dundee4,1(71)

Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Strathmartine Trust Scottish History

The Strathmartine Trust Scottish History programme is offered at University of Dundee. With the Strathmartine Trust, the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, we seek applicants for two funded doctoral scholarships in Scottish History at the University of Dundee.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

School of Advanced Study, University of London5,0(1)

London, United Kingdom

Cultural and Intellectual History

This Art, Cultural and Intellectual History degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London can be completed part-time in up to six years, there's no need to put your life on hold.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

3 years$23,119/yr

King's College London4,2(130)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

History Research

We offer MPhil and PhD History Research programmes at the King's College London, both full and part-time, for those wishing to do a research degree.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$36,663/yr

Clark University4,6(5)

Worcester, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Genocide Studies

The new interdisciplinary Genocide Studies doctoral program at Clark University broadens the methodological, conceptual, and empirical training offered; transcending history as a discipline, it goes beyond European and Ottoman genocides.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$10,345/yr

Mississippi State University4,2(10)

Starkville, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

History - United States

The History - United States PhD degree from Mississippi State University offers a primary emphasis in either United States or European History. A student may choose a minor field of study outside the History Department with concurrence of their advisor.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

$27,637/yr

University of Oklahoma4,5(30)

Norman, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

History of Science, Technology and Medicine

The University of Oklahoma helped pioneer the professional study of the History of Science, Technology and Medicine in American universities.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$11,128/yr

The University of Arizona4,2(46)

Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

American Indian Studies

The American Indian Studies programme from The University of Arizona – the first such degree in the U.S. – is an interdisciplinary programme designed to prepare graduate students for careers both within the academy and/or in Native American governance, the nonprofit sector, philantropy, and/or government service.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$23,400/yr

New York University4,3(119)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Modern European History

At the New York University, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Modern European History. Join us!

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 yearsTuition not available

King's College London4,2(130)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Politics and Contemporary History

This Politics and Contemporary History programme at King's College London is offered within the Department of Political Economy, and focuses on research into politics, policy-making, and government in Britain in the recent past.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$37,881/yr

University of Sussex4,1(69)

Brighton, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Contemporary History

Contemporary History at the University of Sussex combines a long tradition in a field of scholarship pioneered at Sussex with a commitment to fostering new and emerging fields of inquiry.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$31,793/yr

University of Essex4,2(94)

Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Art History and Theory

For the PhD in Art History and Theory at University of Essex of offer supervision across a range of fields and have a long tradition of postgraduate training in all the major areas of European art and architecture from 1300 to the present, and in the art and architecture of Latin America and the United States.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$27,903/yr

University of Wolverhampton4,2(101)

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

History (Postgraduate Research)

The postgraduate research students of the History (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton are afforded the opportunity to develop their research skills through participation in training events organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the University’s Doctoral College.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$22,931/yr

Princeton University4,3(36)

Princeton, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

History of Science

The goal of the History of Science program at Princeton University is to enhance our students' enthusiasm for the subject while also training them for the joint professional responsibilities of teaching and research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 yearsTuition not available

The University of Exeter4,3(115)

Penryn, United Kingdom +1 Top 1% in Worldwide

Cornish Studies

The Cornish Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter staff in the History department research political, economic, social, cultural, religious, medical, maritime, military, humanitarian, environmental and international history. We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

4 years$31,793/yr

The Open University UK4,3(175)

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

War and Peace in the 20th Century

We have a wide range of expertise on conflict, war and politics in the 20th century, supported by the Centre for War and Peace in the 20th Century at The Open University UK.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$17,188/yr

Central European University (CEU)4,3(32)

Vienna, Austria Top 7% in Worldwide

Comparative History

The purpose of the PhD program in Comparative History program at Central European University (CEU) is to offer doctoral education matching the highest international standards in the field of Comparative History for prospective scholars and teachers.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$17,675/yr

Heidelberg University4,3(23)

Heidelberg, Germany Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Transcultural Studies

The Graduate Programme for Transcultural Studies (GPTS) from The Heidelberg University is a three-year, structured doctoral programme that is taught in English. Each doctoral student will be assigned two mentors/advisors. Half of the scholarships are reserved for students from Asia.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

Bogazici University4,3(253)

Istanbul, Turkey Top 3% in Worldwide

Modern Turkish History

The Atatürk Institute for Modern Turkish History at Bogazici University offers students graduate degrees in 19th and 20th century Turkish history.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$356/yr

London School of Economics and Political Science4,4(84)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

International History

As one of the UK's leading centres of historical research, the department emphasises the international and transnational context of historical developments. Learn more at the International History programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$31,793/yr