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Queen Mary University of London: History
| Institution | Queen Mary University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | History |
| Web | https://www.qmul.ac.uk/ |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The School of History is a vibrant, welcoming and stimulating environment in which to carry out your historical research at doctoral level. We pride ourselves on the high quality of support and supervision delivered by our distinguished academics whose own excellence in research drives their teaching and inspires our sizeable postgraduate community. We nurture an inclusive atmosphere engendered by a research community with a great diversity of interests and approaches.
During your time at the School of History you will have the opportunity to take part in the numerous and lively research forums supported by the school. The Postgraduate Seminar Series is run entirely by and for our research students. The Centre for Renaissance and Early Modern Studies runs a renowned series of seminars with an international cast of speakers, as does the Centre for Eighteenth-Century Studies; the Mile End Institute (MEI) seminar series provides an unparalleled forum for the study of issues in contemporary British history. The new interdisciplinary Centre for the History of the Emotions, offers a rich array of seminars, colloquia and workshops, as well as Studentships. The Raphael Samuel History Centre, a research and outreach centre based in Queen Mary and two other London universities, provides our postgraduates with opportunities for public debate and engagement. Most members of the School are involved in running research seminars at the Institute for Historical Research, an essential part of the postgraduate experience in London. An impressive group of postdoctoral researchers offers inspiration and support to those embarked on their postdoctoral work.
| history-pgr-admin@qmul.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)20 7882 8352 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | You are encouraged to contact a member of staff with interests in the relevant research area to discuss your proposed research prior to making a formal application. Details of staff and their research expertise may be found at the School of History website. Your application should be accompanied by a research proposal outlining the aims and academic context of the research. |
Summary
The School of History is a vibrant, welcoming and stimulating environment in which to carry out your historical research at doctoral level. We pride ourselves on the high quality of support and supervision delivered by our distinguished academics whose own excellence in research drives their teaching and inspires our sizeable postgraduate community. We nurture an inclusive atmosphere engendered by a research community with a great diversity of interests and approaches.
During your time at the School of History you will have the opportunity to take part in the numerous and lively research forums supported by the school. The Postgraduate Seminar Series is run entirely by and for our research students. The Centre for Renaissance and Early Modern Studies runs a renowned series of seminars with an international cast of speakers, as does the Centre for Eighteenth-Century Studies; the Mile End Institute (MEI) seminar series provides an unparalleled forum for the study of issues in contemporary British history. The new interdisciplinary Centre for the History of the Emotions, offers a rich array of seminars, colloquia and workshops, as well as Studentships. The Raphael Samuel History Centre, a research and outreach centre based in Queen Mary and two other London universities, provides our postgraduates with opportunities for public debate and engagement. Most members of the School are involved in running research seminars at the Institute for Historical Research, an essential part of the postgraduate experience in London. An impressive group of postdoctoral researchers offers inspiration and support to those embarked on their postdoctoral work.
| history-pgr-admin@qmul.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)20 7882 8352 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | You are encouraged to contact a member of staff with interests in the relevant research area to discuss your proposed research prior to making a formal application. Details of staff and their research expertise may be found at the School of History website. Your application should be accompanied by a research proposal outlining the aims and academic context of the research. |
Summary
The School of History is a vibrant, welcoming and stimulating environment in which to carry out your historical research at doctoral level. We pride ourselves on the high quality of support and supervision delivered by our distinguished academics whose own excellence in research drives their teaching and inspires our sizeable postgraduate community. We nurture an inclusive atmosphere engendered by a research community with a great diversity of interests and approaches.
During your time at the School of History you will have the opportunity to take part in the numerous and lively research forums supported by the school. The Postgraduate Seminar Series is run entirely by and for our research students. The Centre for Renaissance and Early Modern Studies runs a renowned series of seminars with an international cast of speakers, as does the Centre for Eighteenth-Century Studies; the Mile End Institute (MEI) seminar series provides an unparalleled forum for the study of issues in contemporary British history. The new interdisciplinary Centre for the History of the Emotions, offers a rich array of seminars, colloquia and workshops, as well as Studentships. The Raphael Samuel History Centre, a research and outreach centre based in Queen Mary and two other London universities, provides our postgraduates with opportunities for public debate and engagement. Most members of the School are involved in running research seminars at the Institute for Historical Research, an essential part of the postgraduate experience in London. An impressive group of postdoctoral researchers offers inspiration and support to those embarked on their postdoctoral work.
| history-pgr-admin@qmul.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)20 7882 8352 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | You are encouraged to contact a member of staff with interests in the relevant research area to discuss your proposed research prior to making a formal application. Details of staff and their research expertise may be found at the School of History website. Your application should be accompanied by a research proposal outlining the aims and academic context of the research. |
Summary
The School of History is a vibrant, welcoming and stimulating environment in which to carry out your historical research at doctoral level. We pride ourselves on the high quality of support and supervision delivered by our distinguished academics whose own excellence in research drives their teaching and inspires our sizeable postgraduate community. We nurture an inclusive atmosphere engendered by a research community with a great diversity of interests and approaches.
During your time at the School of History you will have the opportunity to take part in the numerous and lively research forums supported by the school. The Postgraduate Seminar Series is run entirely by and for our research students. The Centre for Renaissance and Early Modern Studies runs a renowned series of seminars with an international cast of speakers, as does the Centre for Eighteenth-Century Studies; the Mile End Institute (MEI) seminar series provides an unparalleled forum for the study of issues in contemporary British history. The new interdisciplinary Centre for the History of the Emotions, offers a rich array of seminars, colloquia and workshops, as well as Studentships. The Raphael Samuel History Centre, a research and outreach centre based in Queen Mary and two other London universities, provides our postgraduates with opportunities for public debate and engagement. Most members of the School are involved in running research seminars at the Institute for Historical Research, an essential part of the postgraduate experience in London. An impressive group of postdoctoral researchers offers inspiration and support to those embarked on their postdoctoral work.
| history-pgr-admin@qmul.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)20 7882 8352 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | You are encouraged to contact a member of staff with interests in the relevant research area to discuss your proposed research prior to making a formal application. Details of staff and their research expertise may be found at the School of History website. Your application should be accompanied by a research proposal outlining the aims and academic context of the research. |
MA
Summary
Designed by students, for students, this innovative programme gives students the opportunity to specialise in their chosen field, working alongside our world-class historians. They will be trained in the latest research methods, and gain invaluable employability skills and workplace experience through our unique internship programme. We are looking forward to welcoming a new generation of MA students to the School of History. - The most research intensive MA History available with intensive research skills and historiographical training, and an advanced historical research project that equips you for Masters’ level research;
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The opportunity to specialise in one of several key subject streams in which you will ‘Master the field’ and write a dissertation under the guidance of expert academics. Streams may include: Modern British History; Women, Gender, Sexualities; Modern European History; Modern American History; Global Histories of Empire and Decolonisation; the History of the Medieval Islamic World; the History of Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe; the History of Material and Visual Culture; and Histories of Science, Medicine, and Emotions;
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A unique internship option, which will give invaluable ‘real-world’ experience and transferable employability skills, through a placement with one of our public history/heritage partners;
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A guaranteed place on MA History for any student who attains a 2.1 or above on a single or joint History BA Honours degree awarded from Queen Mary and who wishes to continue (subject to final Admissions checks and programme availability and for entry in September 2024);
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The option of completing all MA components, including the dissertation, by early summer, facilitating entry into the job market.
| admissions@qmul.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in History or a relevant Humanities related subject. |
| Location | Mile End Mile End Road Tower Hamlets E1 4NS |
Summary
Designed by students, for students, this innovative programme gives students the opportunity to specialise in their chosen field, working alongside our world-class historians. They will be trained in the latest research methods, and gain invaluable employability skills and workplace experience through our unique internship programme. We are looking forward to welcoming a new generation of MA students to the School of History. - The most research intensive MA History available with intensive research skills and historiographical training, and an advanced historical research project that equips you for Masters’ level research;
-
The opportunity to specialise in one of several key subject streams in which you will ‘Master the field’ and write a dissertation under the guidance of expert academics. Streams may include: Modern British History; Women, Gender, Sexualities; Modern European History; Modern American History; Global Histories of Empire and Decolonisation; the History of the Medieval Islamic World; the History of Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe; the History of Material and Visual Culture; and Histories of Science, Medicine, and Emotions;
-
A unique internship option, which will give invaluable ‘real-world’ experience and transferable employability skills, through a placement with one of our public history/heritage partners;
-
A guaranteed place on MA History for any student who attains a 2.1 or above on a single or joint History BA Honours degree awarded from Queen Mary and who wishes to continue (subject to final Admissions checks and programme availability and for entry in September 2024);
-
The option of completing all MA components, including the dissertation, by early summer, facilitating entry into the job market.
| admissions@qmul.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in History or a relevant Humanities related subject. |
| Location | Mile End Mile End Road Tower Hamlets E1 4NS |
Summary
Designed by students, for students, this innovative programme gives students the opportunity to specialise in their chosen field, working alongside our world-class historians. They will be trained in the latest research methods, and gain invaluable employability skills and workplace experience through our unique internship programme. We are looking forward to welcoming a new generation of MA students to the School of History. - The most research intensive MA History available with intensive research skills and historiographical training, and an advanced historical research project that equips you for Masters’ level research;
-
The opportunity to specialise in one of several key subject streams in which you will ‘Master the field’ and write a dissertation under the guidance of expert academics. Streams may include: Modern British History; Women, Gender, Sexualities; Modern European History; Modern American History; Global Histories of Empire and Decolonisation; the History of the Medieval Islamic World; the History of Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe; the History of Material and Visual Culture; and Histories of Science, Medicine, and Emotions;
-
A unique internship option, which will give invaluable ‘real-world’ experience and transferable employability skills, through a placement with one of our public history/heritage partners;
-
A guaranteed place on MA History for any student who attains a 2.1 or above on a single or joint History BA Honours degree awarded from Queen Mary and who wishes to continue (subject to final Admissions checks and programme availability and for entry in September 2024);
-
The option of completing all MA components, including the dissertation, by early summer, facilitating entry into the job market.
| admissions@qmul.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in History or a relevant Humanities related subject. |
| Location | Mile End Mile End Road Tower Hamlets E1 4NS |
Summary
Designed by students, for students, this innovative programme gives students the opportunity to specialise in their chosen field, working alongside our world-class historians. They will be trained in the latest research methods, and gain invaluable employability skills and workplace experience through our unique internship programme. We are looking forward to welcoming a new generation of MA students to the School of History. - The most research intensive MA History available with intensive research skills and historiographical training, and an advanced historical research project that equips you for Masters’ level research;
-
The opportunity to specialise in one of several key subject streams in which you will ‘Master the field’ and write a dissertation under the guidance of expert academics. Streams may include: Modern British History; Women, Gender, Sexualities; Modern European History; Modern American History; Global Histories of Empire and Decolonisation; the History of the Medieval Islamic World; the History of Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe; the History of Material and Visual Culture; and Histories of Science, Medicine, and Emotions;
-
A unique internship option, which will give invaluable ‘real-world’ experience and transferable employability skills, through a placement with one of our public history/heritage partners;
-
A guaranteed place on MA History for any student who attains a 2.1 or above on a single or joint History BA Honours degree awarded from Queen Mary and who wishes to continue (subject to final Admissions checks and programme availability and for entry in September 2024);
-
The option of completing all MA components, including the dissertation, by early summer, facilitating entry into the job market.
| admissions@qmul.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in History or a relevant Humanities related subject. |
| Location | Mile End Mile End Road Tower Hamlets E1 4NS |
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