Program Overview

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PhD Tudor History

Course Overview

The PhD in Tudor History is a research-based degree that allows students to undertake supervised but independent research, culminating in the submission of a thesis embodying the results of that research. The thesis must demonstrate familiarity with, and an understanding of the subject, its principal sources and authorities. It should display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the judgements of others.

Study Period

The usual period of doctoral study is three years, though the University's Regulations also permit candidates who make particularly rapid progress to apply to the University Research Committee for permission to submit at the end of their second year of study. Part-time applications will be considered and may be accepted where teaching provision is available.

Supervision

Each student is allocated two supervisors. There is a First (or Principal) Supervisor, who is the student's regular guide during his or her research, and with whom the student meets regularly throughout the year. There is also a Second Supervisor, whom the student may consult on a more limited basis where a 'second opinion' on a particular draft chapter may be helpful.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have a first or second class, upper division degree or significant experience. A Master's degree is preferred.

Mature Students

Age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from suitably qualified students.

International Students

We are happy to consider all international applications and if you are an international student, you may find it useful to visit our international pages for details of entry requirements from your home country. The University is a UKVI Student Sponsor.

English Levels

If English is not your first language, please check our postgraduate English language requirements. If your English levels don't meet our minimum requirements, you may be interested in applying for our Pre-sessional English Language Foundation Programmes.

Selection Process

Candidates apply online, sending in their supporting documents, and will be assessed on this basis by the Programme Director. The Programme Director or Admissions Assistant will be happy to answer any enquiries.

Student Contract for Prospective Students

When you are offered a place at the University you will be notified of the student contract between the University and students on our courses of study. When you accept an offer of a place on the course at the University a legal contract is formed between you and the University on the basis of the student contract in your offer letter. Your offer letter and the student contract contain important information which you should read carefully before accepting an offer.

Teaching and Assessment

PhD students undertake supervised but independent research, at the end of which they submit a thesis embodying the results of that research. This thesis must demonstrate familiarity with, and an understanding of the subject, its principal sources and authorities. It should display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the judgements of others.

After Your Course

The University's Course Directors, students' supervisors, and the Research Officer and Tutor for Graduate Students are available to discuss students' post-graduation plans and how they may utilise most effectively the skills acquired during their studies.

Course Fees

The fees for this course are:

• Sep 2025 Full-time (3 Years)
  • UK: £8,267 per year, Total cost: £24,800
  • INT: £14,500 per year, Total cost: £43,500
• Jan 2026 Full-time (3 Years)
  • UK: £8,267 per year, Total cost: £24,800
  • INT: £14,500 per year, Total cost: £43,500

The University reserves the right to increase course fees annually in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI). If the University intends to increase your course fees it will notify you via email of this as soon as reasonably practicable.

Scholarships and Bursaries

We have bursaries and scholarships available for both home and international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and these are awarded based on location, merit or financial need.

• Postgraduate First-Class Scholarship: The scholarship will reduce tuition fees by 33% for new UK and international postgraduate students.
• Royal Charter 40th Anniversary Scholarship: Research scholarship that offers outstanding applicants some or all the fees paid for by the University.

Accommodation

Due to the mode of study on this course you will not normally need a room in University accommodation during your degree.