| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-27 | 2023-09-01 |
| 2024-01-18 | 2023-11-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-04-01 | - |
Program Overview
The PhD in Military History from the University of Buckingham is a research-based degree that prepares students for careers in academia, government, museums, journalism, and the military. The program emphasizes independent research, critical thinking, and writing skills, and culminates in a thesis and oral examination. Students benefit from supervision, research seminars, and access to career guidance and support.
Program Outline
Outline:
The PhD in Military History
is an advanced research degree awarded based on a thesis and oral examination.
- Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time.
- Objectives:
- Prepare and present original research.
- Develop independent research and writing skills.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of a chosen area of military history.
- Structure:
- Independent research.
- Regular meetings with supervisors.
- Attendance at research seminars and workshops.
- Completion of a thesis (70,000-80,000 words).
- Modules:
- The program offers a wide range of possible thesis topics.
- Schedule:
- Students can begin their studies in September, January, or April.
Assessment:
- Thesis:
- Evaluated for originality, critical thinking, research skills, and writing ability.
- Must be 70,000-80,000 words long (excluding abstract, appendices, footnotes, tables, and bibliography).
- Oral examination:
- Defends the thesis and answers questions from examiners.
Teaching:
- Supervision:
- Each student receives two supervisors: a primary supervisor for regular guidance and a secondary supervisor for occasional consultation.
- Supervisors provide support throughout the program.
- Research seminars and workshops:
- Provide opportunities to share work, engage with experts, and develop research skills.
- Faculty:
Careers:
Graduates can pursue careers in:
- Academia:
- Research
- Teaching
- Government and policy
- Museums and archives
- Journalism and media
- Military organizations
- Private sector
Other:
- The program welcomes mature students and international applicants.
Start Type 1st Year Total cost Sep 2024 Full-time (3 Years) UK £8,267 £24,800 INT £14,500 £43,500 Sep 2024 Part-time (6 Years) UK £4,133 £24,800 INT £7,250 £43,500 Jan 2025 Full-time (3 Years) UK £8,267 £24,800 INT £14,500 £43,500 Jan 2025 Part-time (6 Years) UK £4,133 £24,800 INT £7,250 £43,500 Apr 2025 Full-time (3 Years) UK £8,267 £24,800 INT £14,500 £43,500 Apr 2025 Part-time (6 Years) UK £4,133 £24,800 INT £7,250 £43,500 Course fees do not include additional costs such as books, equipment, writing up fees and other ancillary charges. Where applicable, these additional costs will be made clear.
Academic Qualifications:
- Applicants are normally expected to have a first or upper second-class degree in History or a related subject.
- Applicants with a lower second-class degree or significant relevant experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Applications from mature students (those over the usual age range for undergraduate study) are welcomed, with age not being a barrier to learning.
- The University welcomes international applications.
Additional Requirements:
- Applicants are expected to submit a research proposal of no more than 3,000 words outlining their proposed area of study.
- Applicants should also provide a sample of their written work, such as a dissertation chapter or published article.
- All applicants will be interviewed by members of the academic staff.
Language Proficiency:
- For applicants whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent is required.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
The PhD in Military History requires applicants with English as a second language to have an IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent. This requirement ensures that all students have the necessary language skills to fully participate in the program.
