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University of Exeter: Cornish Studies
| Institution | University of Exeter View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Archaelogy and History |
| Web | https://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
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A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
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Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
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Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
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All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
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We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
Institute of Cornish Studies Seeks to promote a greater knowledge of historical and contemporary Cornwall. A partnership between the University and Cornwall Council, it combines academic research and teaching with community engagement.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE |
Summary
-
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
-
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
-
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
-
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
-
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
Institute of Cornish Studies Seeks to promote a greater knowledge of historical and contemporary Cornwall. A partnership between the University and Cornwall Council, it combines academic research and teaching with community engagement.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
-
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
-
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
-
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
-
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
-
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
Institute of Cornish Studies Seeks to promote a greater knowledge of historical and contemporary Cornwall. A partnership between the University and Cornwall Council, it combines academic research and teaching with community engagement.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
-
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
-
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
-
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
-
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
-
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
Institute of Cornish Studies Seeks to promote a greater knowledge of historical and contemporary Cornwall. A partnership between the University and Cornwall Council, it combines academic research and teaching with community engagement.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE |
Summary
-
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
-
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
-
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
-
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
-
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
Institute of Cornish Studies Seeks to promote a greater knowledge of historical and contemporary Cornwall. A partnership between the University and Cornwall Council, it combines academic research and teaching with community engagement.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
-
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
-
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
-
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
-
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
-
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
Institute of Cornish Studies Seeks to promote a greater knowledge of historical and contemporary Cornwall. A partnership between the University and Cornwall Council, it combines academic research and teaching with community engagement.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE |
Summary
-
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
-
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
-
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
-
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
-
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
Research overview - History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
- Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE |
Summary
-
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
-
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
-
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
-
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
-
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
Research overview - History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
- Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
-
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
-
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
-
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
-
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
-
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
Institute of Cornish Studies Seeks to promote a greater knowledge of historical and contemporary Cornwall. A partnership between the University and Cornwall Council, it combines academic research and teaching with community engagement.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE |
Summary
-
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
-
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
-
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
-
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
-
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
Institute of Cornish Studies Seeks to promote a greater knowledge of historical and contemporary Cornwall. A partnership between the University and Cornwall Council, it combines academic research and teaching with community engagement.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
-
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
-
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
-
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
-
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
-
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
Institute of Cornish Studies Seeks to promote a greater knowledge of historical and contemporary Cornwall. A partnership between the University and Cornwall Council, it combines academic research and teaching with community engagement.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
-
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
-
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
-
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
-
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
-
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
Institute of Cornish Studies Seeks to promote a greater knowledge of historical and contemporary Cornwall. A partnership between the University and Cornwall Council, it combines academic research and teaching with community engagement.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE |
Summary
-
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
-
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
-
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
-
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
-
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
Institute of Cornish Studies Seeks to promote a greater knowledge of historical and contemporary Cornwall. A partnership between the University and Cornwall Council, it combines academic research and teaching with community engagement.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
-
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
-
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
-
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
-
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
-
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
Institute of Cornish Studies Seeks to promote a greater knowledge of historical and contemporary Cornwall. A partnership between the University and Cornwall Council, it combines academic research and teaching with community engagement.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE |
Summary
-
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
-
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
-
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
-
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
-
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
Research overview - History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
- Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE |
Summary
-
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
-
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
-
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
-
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
-
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
Research overview - History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
- Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in History or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE |
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