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Scottish History PhD: Research on Scotland’s Past at the University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
History
Funding
No specific studentship or scholarship funding is attached to this programme. Students are responsible for tuition fees and living costs, estimated at £18,504 per year for living costs in Edinburgh in 2026–2027, and are encouraged to seek scholarships or other funding sources. University of Edinburgh graduates may be eligible for a 10% tuition-fee discount.
Deadline
Jul 1, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Edinburgh
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PhD in Scottish History at the University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh invites applications for its postgraduate research programme in Scottish History, beginning 13 September 2027. The programme is available full-time over three years or part-time over six years, with a PhD by Distance option also available.
Students undertake independent research into Scotland’s past, supported by at least two supervisors. Possible research interests span medieval kingship and queenship, Scottish politics, the Reformation and religious change, witch-hunt beliefs, the Highlands, Scotland’s external relations and empire, the Scottish Enlightenment, and modern Scottish arts, culture and youth. Expertise is available across a broad chronological and geographical range, with links to archaeology, classics, Celtic and Scottish Studies, social and political sciences, geography, education, divinity and Scottish literature.
The programme benefits from Edinburgh’s research community and nearby resources, including the National Records of Scotland, National Museums of Scotland and the National Library of Scotland. Students participate in seminars, reading groups, workshops, conferences and research centres.
Applicants normally need a UK 2:1 honours degree in a relevant discipline and a relevant Master’s degree with at least 65%, or equivalent qualifications. Applications should include a research proposal of approximately 1,000–2,000 words, a personal statement, transcripts and certificates, two references, English-language evidence and a provisional written agreement from a primary supervisor. Applicants must also attend an online interview if they meet the entry requirements. English requirements include approved tests such as IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, subject to the programme’s stated rules.
The application deadline is 1 July 2027 for the 13 September 2027 start. There is no application fee. No dedicated funding is specified; applicants should explore scholarships and other funding sources and budget for tuition and living costs.
Funding details
No specific studentship or scholarship funding is attached to this programme. Students are responsible for tuition fees and living costs, estimated at £18,504 per year for living costs in Edinburgh in 2026–2027, and are encouraged to seek scholarships or other funding sources. University of Edinburgh graduates may be eligible for a 10% tuition-fee discount.
What's required
Applicants need a UK 2:1 honours degree in a relevant discipline and a relevant Master's degree with an overall mark of at least 65%, or international equivalents. They must provide a personal statement, relevant knowledge or training details, a research proposal of approximately 1,000–2,000 words, a provisional written supervision agreement with a primary supervisor, degree certificates and transcripts, two references, evidence of English-language competency, and certified translations where required. Applicants to the PhD by Distance option must also complete the additional distance applicant admission form. Applicants meeting the requirements must attend a 20–30 minute online interview with potential supervisors, and an offer is subject to a successful interview.
How to apply
Review the programme and application guidance, identify a suitable supervisor, and obtain a provisional written supervision agreement. Prepare the research proposal and supporting documents, then apply online through the University of Edinburgh application portal before 1 July 2027.
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