With over 45 academic staff, our research profile is broad and diverse and we hope to be able to offer you supervision in almost any topic. You'll undertake research under the guidance of experts and will be examined exclusively by thesis. Your research should contain your own analysis and conclusions based on your personal study of primary and secondary source materials.
<h3>Our Expertise / Your Research Topic</h3> <p>Our expertise ranges from: Britain and Europe to Africa, the Caribbean, East Asia, India, North America, and Russia; from political, social and cultural to religious, military and international history; from the middle ages to the 'War on Terror'. Please see our <a href="http://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/stafflist?searchFilter=allfields&query=&isSupervisor=true&staffTypes%5B%5D=all&staffTypes%5B%5D=academic&staffTypes%5B%5D=professional&staffTypes%5B%5D=visiting&staffTypes%5B%5D=honorary&categoryIDs%5B%5D=41">staff profiles</a> for further details.</p> <p>We have an excellent record of thesis completion and a tradition of close and involved personal supervision.</p> <h2>PhD by Distance Learning</h2> <p>It is possible to study for a PhD by Distance Learning,for further information contact <a href="mailto:P.K.Sinha@leeds.ac.uk?subject=PhD%20by%20Distance%20Learning">Dr Pammi Sinha</a>, Head of the Graduate School.</p>
<p>Formal applications for research degree study should be made <a href="http://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/130206/applying/91/applying_for_research_degrees">online</a>. Please state clearly the research area you are interested in.</p> <p>Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures<br /> The minimum English language requirements for Schools in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures is an IELTS of 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.</p> <p><em>As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Across all Faculties we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community, people who identify as LGBT+ and people with disabilities. Applicants will always be selected based on merit and ability.</em></p>
<p>For further information please contact the School of History.<br /> e: <a href="mailto:historypgr@leeds.ac.uk">historypgr@leeds.ac.uk</a></p>
<h2 class="heading heading--sm">Linked funding opportunities</h2>