Postgraduate programmes in the Department of History

Taught programmes in History

If you would like further information on the admissions process, please email artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk.

Research programmes in History (MPhil, PhD)

We welcome and encourage applications for postgraduate degrees by research. In addition to topics focusing on single research areas, we actively encourage interdisciplinary research that cuts across the spectrum of historical studies, or other intellectual disciplines in the Faculty of Arts and beyond. Joint supervision may be provided.

Further information on History research programmes »

Skills training

You will also benefit from a postgraduate skills training programme, which allows you to extend your range of academic and professional skills. You may also be given the chance at an appropriate stage to teach undergraduates, and you will be offered training for this purpose, leading to formal accreditation.

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We foster a vibrant postgraduate community across the Faculty of Arts, providing you with dedicated support when you need it.

Funding

History is among the subjects eligible for funding from the AHRC South West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership. The Faculty of Arts also offers funding opportunities for taught and research programmes.

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