Cornish Studies

The Cornish Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter staff in the History department research political, economic, social,
cultural, religious, medical, maritime, military, humanitarian,
environmental and international history. We range in time from the early
medieval period to the late 20th century.

The Cornish Studies Cornish Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter The University of Exeter key facts:

We have particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, India, China and Latin America. Our PhD programmes are taught at both Streatham and Penryn, and supervision can be offered across both campuses. Join the Cornish Studies programme at The University of Exeter.

Key facts

• Our research centres are focal points of our research environment for both staff and PGR students, organising seminar series, workshops and research events throughout the academic year where postgraduate students meet with staff and peers to learn, discuss and present research.
• A summary of our main areas of research are listed below. The History Research webpages provide more comprehensive details about current research projects. Details on individual staff research interests and publications can be found on the History staff profiles pages.
• Our PhD students are funded by organisations including the Arts and Humanities Research Council, Economic and Social Research Council, Wellcome Trust, Commonwealth Scholarships, University of Exeter Global Excellence Scholars China Scholarship Council, and doctoral scholarships attached to major research grants.

Courses include:

• religious culture

• social and economic relations

• political and intellectual thought

• gender and sexuality

• space, landscape and national identities

• the history of the book

• theatre and performance.