History
Sheffield Hallam UniversityCity Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Explore your chosen topic of research during a period of intensive, supervised study and make an original contribution to historical knowledge.
Key highlights
- Intensive, supervised study of your chosen research topic
- Make an original contribution to historical knowledge
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 7 — 7.0 All international applicants are required to show evidence (current within the last two years) of English language ability before embarking on a PhD. For this course, it must be at a minimum level of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in all skill components (or equivalent). For more information about the different
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Payment of tuition fees.
Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship
Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000Online Masters Scholarship
A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.
Up to 10% of feesPostgraduate Research Scholarship
A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.
Up to 10% of feesPostgraduate Study Discounts
£2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.
Up to £2,000Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
£1,000 Postgraduate Taught
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Historian
- University lecturer
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Archivist
- Museum curator
- Heritage manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £2,619 per year - Fee TBC for 27/28 | International: £9,300 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Sheffield Hallam University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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