Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Research degrees can start anytime, except for advertised studentships or projects. You can apply up to 18 months in advance.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 90
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
History
Overview
Our History students at University of Aberdeen come from all over the world to explore Scottish, European and World History of all periods from the Middle Ages to the 21st Century.
Features
- Areas of study include Scottish and European History, Global History, Scandinavian History and Culture, Early Modern and Medieval Europe, Poland-Lithuania, Enlightenment Studies, the History of Ideas, Religion, Philosophy and Science – all led by supervisors who are scholars with an international reputation in their field.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Early Modern Studies
- Citizenship, Civil Society, and Rule of Law
- Global Security and Governance
- Scandinavian Studies
- History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine
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: 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Copies of your undergraduate and graduate degree certificates
- Academic transcripts for your undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Two academic references; either the details of your referees provided on your application form or uploaded online with your application
- Your research proposal
- If English is not your first language and you have not studied previously at an institution in the UK, you will need to demonstrate your proficiency in English by taking an IELTS, TOEFL or PTE academic test
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: 40,802 AUD / year ≈ 21,700 GBP / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents: 9,413 AUD / year ≈ 5,006 GBP / year
Living costs
Aberdeen, United Kingdom: 1,371-2,010 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for History.
Available Scholarships
- Divinity Affiliated Institutions Scholarships — Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Anytime — Merit-based — University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider — Grant: 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 — Merit-based — Boustany Foundation
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 6000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Amber Scholar
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based — IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider — Grant: 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Leopold Figl Foundation
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
To see all related scholarships, check out the scholarship search page.