History

We recommend that once you have identified the area you wish to undertake a research degree in, that you make contact to express your interest in applying.

Language

English

TOEFL iBT: 79

OR

PTE Academic: 59

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Keele, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History

Overview

History is in the top 3 performing subjects at Keele University: 82% of its research is recognised as world leading and internationally excellent on REF 2014.

The Research Institute provides a dynamic and supportive environment for postgraduate study and research. Postgraduates are encouraged to participate in all research activities of the Institute, from attending and giving papers at research seminars to taking part in academic events beyond the University.

Features

• Research students are supported through the provision of: shared office space, IT equipment and research funding to support some travel and other expenses.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• Local History
• Public History
• History of Medicine
• Gender History
• Imperial History
• Religious History

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 79

OR

PTE Academic: 59

Other requirements

General requirements

• PhD, MPhil and DMs usually require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK. Any other academic and/or professional qualifications you may have are also considered, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement.
• A research proposal – guidance can be found here Project proposal
• At least one academic reference
• A copy of your passport
• Copies of transcripts and certificates verifying your qualifications.
• A copy of your visa (if you have one)
• Evidence of English language level (if English is not your first language and you have such evidence).
• Copies of transcripts and certificates verifying your qualifications

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International

31,671 AUD / year ≈ 16,844 GBP / year

Domestic

9,413 AUD / year ≈ 5,006 GBP / year

Living costs

Keele, United Kingdom: 1,241-2,143 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Scholarships

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for History.

Available Scholarships

• Marshalls Scholarships — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline 29 Sep 2026 — Keele University — Merit-based
• Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (PGR) — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline Anytime — Keele University
• Postgraduate Global Scholarship — Grant — 5000 GBP — Deadline Anytime — Keele University
• Keele Alumni Discount — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline Anytime — Keele University
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
• ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant — 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape
• ACES Scholarships — Grant — 3500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Merit-based
• Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant — 19000 GBP — Deadline Not specified — Junhua Li — Merit-based
• Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline 28 Feb 2027 — Boustany Foundation — Merit-based
• Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant — 6000 USD — Deadline 31 Jan 2027 — Amber Scholar — Merit-based
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant — 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — IvyPanda — Merit-based
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant — 1000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant — 1000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027 — Salvado Law — Merit-based
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant — 3000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Anonymous Hope Fund — Need-based
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant — 22500 GBP — Deadline Not specified — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant — Various benefits — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Leopold Figl Foundation — Need-based
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant — 1500 USD — Deadline Not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant — 12000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme