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History at University of Sussex - UCAS

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Course summary

Our outstanding research output – along with our expertise in social, cultural, economic, transnational, environmental and digital history – makes Sussex an excellent choice for pursuing a PhD in History. Our faculty research, teach and write about history in Britain, Europe and across the globe. This means you’ll be supervised by leading practitioners in your field. We welcome research proposals in all aspects of:

  • early modern and modern European history
  • British history since 1500
  • American history
  • digital history
  • global history
  • the history of science and the environment
  • the history of North Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Where it is thought advisable, 1st-year research students may be required to participate in the historical skills and methods module, or the Historiography and Intellectual History module during the autumn term. Recent thesis titles include: Neighbourhood, family and home: the working-class experience in mid-20th century Britain; the American prosecution’s use of film at the Nuremberg International Military Tribunal; the political thought of the Cordeliers Club.

Assessment method

Research project

Entry requirements

You’re normally expected to have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Your qualification should be in history or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025/26.

History at University of Sussex - UCAS