History

This HistoryPhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, and to make an original contribution to knowledge.

Key Facts:

• A full time History PhD from University of Huddersfield is a three-year programme of research and culminates in the production of a research thesis of 80,000 words.
• You are expected to work to an approved programme of work including appropriate programmes of postgraduate study (which may be drawn from parts of existing postgraduate courses, final year degree programmes, conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading or a combination of study methods).
• Your main supervisor will normally head a supervisory team which will comprise up to three members. The research supervisor will advise and support you on your project.

According to REF2014, 100% of research produced by historians at Huddersfield is internationally recognised, and two thirds of this is internationally excellent or world-leading. We are also specialist in the co-production of historical research projects and outputs with non-academic partners. We work together on projects within four key research strands which reflect our distinctive expertise and interests:

• Medieval and early-modern material culture Health Histories Global and Transnational History