Embark on your academic journey with the History PhD at Queen's University Belfast, a programme designed for aspiring scholars passionate about uncovering and interpreting the past. As the largest history research group on the island of Ireland, we offer unparalleled expertise across ancient, medieval, early modern, and modern periods, with extensive geographical reach. You will delve into specialised areas such as oral history, gender and women’s history, urban history, public history, religious history, political history, and the history of race, contributing to a dynamic and internationally recognised research environment.
This full-time, on-campus PhD, typically completed over three years, provides you with dedicated research time and access to significant primary materials within the University's Special Collections, particularly for the history of Ireland, Great Britain, the British Empire, and China. You will work closely with leading historians, developing your independent research skills through rigorous inquiry and scholarly debate. Upon successful completion, you will graduate with a Doctor of Philosophy, prepared for academic careers, research positions, or roles in heritage and public history, equipped with advanced analytical and critical thinking abilities.