History

On the History programme from Sheffield Hallam University explore your chosen topic of research during a period of intensive, supervised study and make an original contribution to historical knowledge.

On this History History programme from Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield Hallam University develop and implement a programme of research with experienced supervisors specialising in the period from the late eighteenth century to the present including topics in imperial and global history, women’s and gender history, European history, popular culture, and politics in Britain.

Key facts

• Complete an original doctoral research project on a PhD programme

• Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become an independent and effective researcher

• Study as part of the History Group in the exciting, interdisciplinary research environment of the Humanities Research Centre

Careers and opportunities

• A research degree is an essential qualification for academic careers such as teaching history in higher education. The rigorous analytical thinking necessary for research degrees is attractive to employers. 

• You’ll have the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills which are applicable in related areas such as museums, archives, libraries, university administration, the media, and beyond.

Curriculum: 

• You’ll receive training on professional standards in research practice, including ethics and project management, and how to enhance your personal effectiveness as a researcher.  Explore how to disseminate your research and establish an academic profile. 

• You’ll present at the Culture & Creativity Research Institute (CCRI) interdisciplinary conferences on the themes of research METHOD and research IMPACT, which provide a platform for focussed discussion on research process and practice and questions of application, audience, and impact.