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History MPhil/PhD/PhD by Published works

Key Facts

  • Level

    PostgraduatePG PhD

  • Duration

    MPhil Full Time (on and off-site): 12 months – 3 years MPhil Part Time (on and off-site): 30 months – 5 years
    PhD Full Time (on and off-site): 2 – 4 years PhD Part Time (on and off-site): 3 – 6 years
    PhD by Published Works Part Time (on and off-site): 1 – 2 years

  • Starting

    October, March

Updated 01/04/2025

Discovery Days

Updated 01/04/2025

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For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

international@northampton.ac.uk
44 (0)1604 892134

Overview


If you are a graduate in a humanities subject or similar discipline, this History MPhil, PhD and PhD by Published Works programme offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills. Successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher with the highest qualification that any UK university can award and offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management positions within the industry.

Find out more about our ongoing research activities by visiting our Centre for Historical Studies.

The closing dates for applications for the October intake is the 1 August and for the March intake is the 11 December

Highlights


  • Research expertise covering British history from the late middle ages to the present day.
  • We can supervise topics including: Gender and Sexuality, Economy and material culture, Medicine and the body, Crime and the law, History of emotions, Warfare and military intelligence, and Fascism and far right.
  • Opportunities to develop interdisciplinary study, including with areas such as English and Media.
  • Links with a range of local and national organisations.
  • Study in a supportive environment with staff who want to see you succeed.

Entry Requirements


We normally ask you to have a recognised first or upper second-class honours degree or Master’s Degree from a UK university or International equivalent in a relevant subject area.

Course Content


Fees and Funding


2025/26 Tuition Fees

Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

Doctor Of Philosophy Degrees

  • UK – Full Time: £5,700
  • UK – Part Time: £2,845
  • International – Full Time: £16,350
  • International – Part Time: £7,640

Doctor of Philosophy Degrees by means of Published Works

Including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by means of published works.

  • UK – Part Time: £3,600
  • International – Part Time: £7,840

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Careers and Employability


Our students have progressed to a wide range of areas. Many have moved into academic research related to their topic, while others have gone on to take up roles in heritage organisations, teaching and the media. Some have engaged in PhD level research for a retirement project.

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