Program Overview

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PhD, MPhil, MRes History

The University of Strathclyde offers a range of postgraduate research opportunities in History, including PhD, MPhil, and MRes programs.

Research Opportunities

You can study for a PhD over the course of three years, or you can study for an MRes or an MPhil over the course of one year, at the end of which you would submit a dissertation.

• PhD: If you have already gained a Masters qualification, you can apply for a PhD, which culminates in a thesis built on original research up to 100,000 words in length.
  • In the course of your research and writing the thesis, you will gain a range of professional skills in research methods, communications, presentation, organisation, and other academic specialisms.
• MRes and MPhil: These degrees are suitable for recent graduates and also for those with good writing and research skills who graduated some time ago.
  • Both degrees involve a substantial project undertaken over one year (or two years, part-time).
  • The MRes and the MPhil differ slightly in terms of their demands, and it's a matter of deciding which you think you would suit you best.

Areas of Expertise

We can offer PhD supervision in a variety of areas, including:

• Scotland and the world
• European and International History
• History of science and technology
• History of health and medicine
• History of Ireland
• Irish Diaspora
• Diplomacy and international security
• Oral history
• Genealogical studies

Fees & Funding

All fees quoted are per academic year unless otherwise stated.

• Entrants may be subject to a small fee during the writing up period.
• Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy.
• Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
• Annual revision of fees: Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually.

Tuition Fees

The following tuition fees apply:

• Scotland: £4,786
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £4,786
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £18,050

Funding

Take a look at our funding your postgraduate research web page for funding information. You can also view our scholarships search for further funding opportunities.

Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Search for all funded and non-funded postgraduate research opportunities.

Additional Costs

International students may have associated visa and immigration costs.

Our Students

Our students have achieved great things, including winning the British Association for Irish Studies’ 2021 Essay Prize.

Postgraduate Research at the Strathclyde Doctoral School

The Strathclyde Doctoral School offers a vibrant, student-centred research and training environment, dedicated to supporting both current and future research talent.

Support & Development

The Graduate School is a friendly and supportive study environment for research students studying subjects within Humanities & Social Sciences.

Our Research

History at the University of Strathclyde has a long tradition of the highest quality research in its field.

• Our historians focus on:
  • Scotland and the world
  • European and International History
  • History of science, technology and medicine
  • Oral history

International Students

We've a thriving international community with students coming here to study from over 140 countries across the world.

Apply

To apply, you will need to provide:

• Your full contact details
• Transcripts and certificates of all degrees
• Proof of English language proficiency if English isn’t your first language
• Two references, one of which must be academic
• Funding or scholarship information
• Research proposal of 1,500-2,000 words in length, detailing the subject area and topic to be investigated

Entry Requirements

Normally, a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in history or a related subject.

• For PhD applications, we also normally require a Masters degree, or overseas equivalent, in history or a related subject.

Start Dates

You can start your PhD, MPhil, or MRes program at various times throughout the year.

• Full-time and part-time options are available.

Supervisors

You'll need to identify your research supervisor before you finalise your application, preferably as soon as possible.

• When you've identified a potential supervisor, based on how well your research interests match theirs, drop them an email to introduce yourself.
• In the email, make sure you attach a draft of your research proposal along with a copy of your CV.
• Don't worry about how rough your research proposal may be at this stage – you'll have help from staff in the Department of History to refine it.

Accepting an Offer

Once you've accepted our offer, we'll need you to fulfil any academic, administrative or financial conditions that we ask.

• If you're applying as a UK or EU student, you'll then be issued with your registration documentation.

Program Options

The following program options are available:

• PhD (full-time and part-time)
• MPhil (full-time and part-time)
• MRes (full-time and part-time)
• History (partner organisation) (full-time)