Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting September 2027
- Apply before May 2027 (International) - This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Disciplines
History
Overview
The vibrant, dynamic research department offers flexible modes of study and produces innovative research which helps to transform our specialist fields.
Features
- At University of Reading, the academics are active researchers whose current interests inform the History PhD programmes.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should normally possess at least a first degree (normally of an upper second-class honours standard or above), or equivalent. Many applicants also have a master’s degree (normally of a good merit standard or above).
- The application form includes a proposal (not exceeding 1000 words) of your intended research project, the rationale for your study, literature review, research question(s), design, methodology, and potential significance of the results.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 41,093 AUD / year (≈ 21,750 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Reading, United Kingdom: 1,706-2,611 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships
- IFP Ambassador Scholarship - Grant: 3000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - Grant: 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Grant: 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Grant: 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Grant: 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - Grant: 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- 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