British and Irish History Since the 18th Century

2027 Apply before Jan 2027 Language English TOEFL iBT: 87 Delivered On Campus Campus Location Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Disciplines Area & Cultural Studies, History Overview About the programme Researchers in this British and Irish History Since the 18th Century group at The Open University UK specialise in: the 19th Century with a particular focus on masculinity British social and administrative history how ideas about the past shape identities in Britain from the 18th Century to the present day the history of political ideas in France and Britain Irish political culture with a focus on the 18th Century 19th century society and culture Programme Structure Current/recent research projects: Frank Hughes, Captives of the System: The Commissioners in Lunacy as Regulators of Services for Pauper Lunatics and Idiots, 1845–1914 Joan Hornsby, Managing Pauperism and Poverty in Axminster Union 1860–1901 Katherine Lucas, The Influence of the French Revolution on the Political Thinking of Wolfe Tone Louise Ryland-Epton, Welfare Innovation in the Late Eighteenth Century: Gilbert's Act Workhouses 1782–1834 Admission requirements Academic requirements First Class English requirements TOEFL iBT: 87 Other requirements Entry requirements: Most successful applicants to the PhD programme have a masters degree in history or a related discipline, and/or a first-class history degree with a substantial primary-source dissertation. However, applicants can still be considered if they demonstrate evidence of the ability to pursue research and write at a high level in some historical field. Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International: 24,114 AUD / year (≈ 12,705 GBP / year) Domestic: 9,501 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year) Living costs Milton Keynes, United Kingdom: 1,609-2,553 AUD / month