Overview

Features

Training the next generation of historians is a core part of our History research strategy and culture at the University of Sheffield. As part of our active research environment you will receive outstanding supervision from talented academics producing intellectually rigorous and leading research in their respective areas.

You will also be joining a vibrant postgraduate communitee offering a stimulating, friendly and supportive study environment. This combines to offer you the ideal setting to further your own interests and broaden your field of knowledge alongside developing your research skills and preparing for the future.

Programme Structure

Key areas of specialism include:

Late antique and medieval history
Early modern England and Europe
The history of pre-colonial, nineteenth- and twentieth-century America
The history of Britain and of Europe from the nineteenth century to the present day
Global, international and imperial modern history
Social, religious, cultural, gender and political history
Medical humanities
The history of enslavement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National

More details

Although we advise students to start in September/October, it's often possible to start postgraduate research at any point in the year.

Language

English

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95

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History View 134 other PhDs in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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95

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Other requirements

General requirements

When assessing PhD applications, we take into account an applicant's academic background (including references and academic transcripts), the nature of the project and quality of the research proposal, as well as the capacity of the Department of History to offer appropriate supervision over the duration of the PhD.
In terms of academic entry requirements, applicants should normally have a suitable MA in History with a research-training element. The quality of performance at MA level will be taken into account when considering potential for PhD study.
We also normally expect applicants to have achieved a 2.1 or equivalent in a Bachelors degree in history or a related subject (i.e. English, languages, politics, philosophy, archaeology or journalism) from a recognised UK or overseas university.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23985 GBP / year

≈ 23985 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

Overseas: £23,985

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

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

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