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PhD in History

3 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Cambridge

Program Overview

The PhD in History is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a dissertation and an oral viva voce examination. The primary purpose of the PhD is the preparation and presentation of a substantial piece of independent and original academic research, completed in three or four years if studying full-time and five years if studying part-time. The Cambridge PhD is designed as structured, flexible and individual preparation for becoming a professional researcher. It will help students develop the core skills needed by an arts, humanities or social sciences professional researcher of the future, which are valued by both academic and non-academic employers.

Program Key Stats

£36338 (Annual cost)



21 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A first-class or high 2.i degree, IELTS of 7.5 TOEFL ibT of 110, CAE Grade A or B with at least 193 in each individual element, CPE Grade A, B, or C with at least 200 in each individual element, Two academic references, Transcripts, Personal development questionnaire, Sample of work, Research proposal

Career Options

  • History postsecondary teachers
  • Historian
  • Editor
  • Professor
  • Researcher

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