Funded PhD Opportunity Modern History

This opportunity is now closed.

Summary

There are PhD opportunities in the modern history of Britain and Ireland in the following areas: the history of the British empire, migration, Irish labour history (especially topics on Ireland and communism and the Irish Trades Union Congress/Irish Congress of Trade Unions), identity, and domestic political history.

Essential Criteria

Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) Degree from a UK institution (or overseas award deemed equivalent via UK NARIC)

Experience using research methods or other approaches relevant to the subject domain
Sound understanding of subject area as evidenced by a comprehensive research proposal
A comprehensive and articulate personal statement

Desirable Criteria

If the University receives a large number of applicants for the project, the following desirable criteria may be applied to shortlist applicants for interview.

First Class Honours (1st) Degree
Masters at 65%
For VCRS Awards, Masters at 75%
Experience using research methods or other approaches relevant to the subject domain
Sound understanding of subject area as evidenced by a comprehensive research proposal
A comprehensive and articulate personal statement

Funding

DFE

The scholarship will cover tuition fees at the Home rate and a maintenance allowance of £ 14,777 per annum for three years. EU applicants will only be eligible for the fees component of the studentship (no maintenance award is provided). For Non EU nationals the candidate must be "settled" in the UK.