History,PhD

Goldsmiths, University of London

United Kingdom, London

University Rank:#711

Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 25,135 / Year

Next IntakeSeptember 22, 2026

History,PhD

About

Undertake a research degree in the Department of History at Goldsmiths.

The distinctive emphasis of Goldsmiths' Department of History is a theorised, interdisciplinary and comparative approach to research.
The culture of the department is open, friendly and accessible, and research students are encouraged to be innovative in their use of sources and methodologies.
We have a young cohort of staff, and they are at the cutting-edge of their fields. The student-teacher ratio allows us to devote an unmatched amount of time to individual supervision. Find out more about staff in the department.

Contact the department

If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Dr Ariel Hessayon.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a taught Masters in a relevant subject area.

You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.

International qualifications

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate study.

Career

Our PhD students have taken up academic posts in history and related fields around the world. Others are employed in the media and as researchers and teachers.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

25,135 / year

History,PhD

Goldsmiths, University of London

United Kingdom, London