Overview

A growing field, Atlantic world history encompasses research on trends spanning Africa, the Americas, and Europe; comparative analysis of Atlantic historical processes; and histories of any of the subregions of the Atlantic world involved in the creation of early modern and modern systems.

Features

The field builds on the study of empire and colonization—a particular strength of the NYU history faculty—and incorporates a range of interdisciplinary approaches, including cultural history and ethnohistory.

Students and faculty engaged in Atlantic history at New York University meet regularly in the Atlantic World Workshop, established in 1997, a forum for the exchange of ideas among scholars of the humanities and social sciences with interests in the history of the Atlantic world.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Workshop participants have addressed such themes as Atlantic diasporas, slavery, cross-regional political and religious movements, literature and language, gender, and Atlantic trade, with an emphasis on the period between 1500 and 1900.

The Workshop is open to discussion of all relevant topics and theoretical perspectives within the field and especially encourages debate about new approaches and ideas.

The Workshop sponsors regular sessions during the academic year to discuss works in progress by both junior and senior researchers. Papers are circulated in advance, and all sessions are open to both members of the Atlantic world history field of the NYU History Department and the wider scholarly community.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 65 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic Transcripts

Test Scores (if required)

Applicant Statements

Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

Letters of Recommendation, and

A non-refundable application fee.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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