Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3-4 years (full-time)
- Part-time
- 60 months
- 5-6 years (part-time)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027
Language
English
IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Overview
On completing this History degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London, you'll be well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.
Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.
Career opportunities:
You'll have access to the world-renowned Wohl library, with over 200,000 history books and periodicals, and to the Institute's digital and online resources. You can also take advantage of free access to the University of London's Senate House Library with over a million books, and other unique collections such as the Institute of Classical Studies Library and the Warburg Institute Library.
The SAS Careers Service works with students and graduates of all ages and at all stages of career development across all the institutes. Our mission is to provide high-quality information about careers and skills, and professional advice and guidance. We help students with their career development, either within their current field of work or in something completely new.
SAS students can access 1-2-1 guidance appointments throughout their studies and for up to 2 years after graduating, to help them plan their next steps, whatever they might be. We also offer CV, cover letter, and application advice as well as mock interviews with the SAS Careers Consultant who will empower you to feel more confident in your interview performance.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Medieval British history
- Modern British history
- Local, regional and community histories of the British Isles
- Place and Identity
- Early medieval Northumbria and the north
- Later medieval armies and warfare
- Urban and metropolitan history (especially London), including comparative approaches across Europe and elsewhere
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Before submitting an application, you are advised to discuss your proposal with a member of the academic staff who has interests in your proposed field of study. You can find our academic staff's contact details and areas of expertise in the Supervisors section.
- Before agreeing to accept you, the School will require you to submit a research proposal, so it is worthwhile to have drafted this before formally applying.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Applies to you. Non-residents: 31,968 AUD / year (≈ 16,932 GBP / year). International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Domestic
Applies to you. Citizens or residents: 12,283 AUD / year (≈ 6,506 GBP / year).
Additional Details
Part-time tuition fees:
- Home students: £3253
- Overseas students: £8466
Living costs
London, United Kingdom
2,147-4,072 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for History. You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant: 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 — Merit-based
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant: 6000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant: 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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