PhD in Atlantic History

Program Overview

The PhD program in Atlantic History explores the exchanges of peoples, technologies, and ideas across the Atlantic from pre-colonial times to the modern era. The program emphasizes comparative frameworks and cross-disciplinary approaches, preparing students for careers in academia, research, and other fields. Students have the opportunity to present their research at conferences and publish their work, averaging a time-to-degree of 5.6 years, significantly below the national average.