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University of Leicester: History (Research)
| Institution | University of Leicester View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of History, Politics and International Relations |
| Web | le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in History in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including:
- Early Modern History
- Global, Colonial, and Post-Colonial History
- Medical Humanities
- Medieval History
- Modern American History
- Modern British and European History
- Urban History
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. The School of History also prefers that applicants hold a Master's degree (ideally with a Merit grade or better in the Master's dissertation). Professional experience will be taken into account if the specific grades are not achieved. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Leicester LE1 7RH |
About the University of Leicester
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