Program Overview

The University of Sussex's Contemporary History PhD program prepares students to conduct original research through a commitment to emerging fields of inquiry. The program emphasizes critical thinking, analytical skills, and communication abilities, with core supervisory expertise in 20th-century British history, US history, transnational and comparative histories, and interdisciplinary approaches. Students benefit from access to world-class resources, including the Keep archival center and the British Library, and the program offers flexible start dates and a duration of up to four years full-time or six years part-time.