Program Overview

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Introduction to the DPhil in English Local History

The DPhil in English Local History is a part-time research-based course focused on individual study. Topics may typically include medieval power, early modern elites, poverty, religion, and community in England, supported by seminars and supervision.

About the Course

The DPhil in English Local History draws on Oxford Lifelong Learning's knowledge and skills, which have been acquired over many years of providing specialist classes in local history, and profiting from close links with local, social and economic historians elsewhere in the University.

Attendance

The course is part-time. Part-time students are required to attend course-related activities in Oxford for a minimum of 30 days each year. As a part-time student, you will be required to attend supervision, training, seminars, milestone assessments, and other obligations in Oxford.

Resources

As a graduate student, you will have access to the University's wide range of resources, including libraries, museums, galleries, digital resources, and IT services. The Bodleian Libraries is the largest library system in the UK, with over 13 million printed items and access to e-journals.

Supervision

The allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Department for Continuing Education. Supervision on the DPhil course is provided by specialist tutors from the department, elsewhere in Oxford, and further afield.

Assessment

You will be admitted initially as a Probationary Research Student (PRS), in line with University regulations on doctorates. During the probationary period, you will develop and begin work on the thesis topic. You will develop research skills through a range of training and skills development primarily offered via the Department for Continuing Education Graduate School.

Entry Requirements

The requirements described below are specific to this course and apply only in the year of entry that is shown. You can use the guidance to help you evaluate whether your application is likely to be competitive.

• Degree-level qualifications: As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:
  • A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any relevant subject.
• GRE General Test scores: No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are sought.
• English language proficiency: This course requires proficiency in English at the University's higher level.

Funding

For entry in the academic year, the collegiate University expects to offer over 1,100 full or partial graduate scholarships across a wide range of graduate courses.

Costs

Annual Course Fees

The fees for this course are charged on an annual basis.

• Home: Ł5,570
• Overseas: Ł14,630

Additional Costs

Please note that this course requires that you attend in Oxford for a minimum of 30 days each year, and you may incur additional travel and accommodation expenses for this.

College Preference

Students enrolled on this course will belong to both a department/faculty and a college. The following colleges accept students on the DPhil in English Local History:

• Blackfriars
• Campion Hall
• Harris Manchester College
• Kellogg College
• Lincoln College
• Oriel College
• The Queen's College
• Regent's Park College
• St Catherine's College
• Wycliffe Hall

How to Apply

You should refer to the information below when completing the application form, paying attention to the specific requirements for the supporting documents.

Proposed Field and Title of Research Project

Under the 'Field and title of research project' please enter your proposed field or area of research if this is known.

Proposed Supervisor

If known, under 'Proposed supervisor name' enter the name of the academic(s) whom you would like to supervise your research.

Referees

• Three overall, all of which must be academic
• Your references will support intellectual ability, academic achievement, motivation, ability to work in a group.

Official Transcript(s)

Your transcripts should give detailed information of the individual grades received in your university-level qualifications to date.

Research Proposal

• A maximum of 1,000 words
• You should submit a detailed outline of your proposed research, written in English.

Written Work

• Two essays, a maximum of 2,000 words each
• Academic essays or other writing samples from your most recent qualification, written in English, are required.

Research Areas

Youll have the opportunity to undertake research within the specialised themes of this course, which include:

• Power and patronage in the later medieval localities
• Kinship, culture and community: provincial elites in early modern England
• Poverty and the Poor Law in England
• Religion and community in England

Visa Eligibility for Part-Time Study

We are unable to sponsor student visas for part-time study on this course. Part-time students may be able to attend on a visitor visa for short blocks of time only (and leave after each visit) and will need to remain based outside the UK.