Key information
Duration
- Full-time – 36 months – 3-4 years full-time
- Part-time – 72 months – 6 years part-time
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 – Apply anytime.
- Starting February 2027 – Apply anytime.
Language
English
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Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
York, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Overview
This History PhD programme from University of York requires a dissertation of up to 90,000 words, to be submitted by full-time students after a period of three years' study (or six years for part-time students), with a further one year allowable for writing up.
Key Features:
We combine groundbreaking research with degree programmes that offer incredible chronological breadth and geographical scope. Our department was ranked 2nd for the quality, significance and impact of our research in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, the most authoritative assessment of research quality in the UK. This confirms York’s reputation as one of the best history departments in the UK and the world.
Visit the programme website for more information
When you join the department's graduate community, you will find:
- Weekly research seminars attracting scholars of international standing as well as research students approaching completion.
- Interdisciplinary research centres which also hold research seminars and day conferences, often leading to publications.
- Student-focused seminars and discussion groups.
- One-to-one meetings with world-class members of faculty.
- Encouragement and financial support for students giving papers at conferences away from York.
Programme Structure
Research support
- Alongside regular meetings with their supervisor, all research students have a Thesis Advisory Panel (TAP), consisting of at least one member of staff in addition to the supervisor, which meets twice a year and oversees more general professional development and career training.
- Additionally, all students receive introductions to the University Library, the Borthwick Institute, and other libraries, archives and research facilities in York and elsewhere.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT – TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. Required score: 96.
IELTS – The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). Required score: 7.
Other requirements
General requirements
Mandatory for all applicants:
- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal or outline of academic interests
- Two academic references
Course-specific requirements
Requirements could include:
- Samples of written work
- Personal statement
- CV
- Evidence of financial support.
- Evidence of your English language ability
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International – 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. Non-residents: 47,995 AUD / year (≈ 25,350 GBP / year)
- Domestic – Tuition fee for the domestic students. Citizens or residents: 9,917 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
York, United Kingdom: 1,223-2,128 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available.