English Local History (part-time): University of Oxford

Research Programmes

• DPhil in English Local History

It is possible to study part-time for a doctorate in English Local History. Part-time students normally complete the DPhil in 4–6 years, of which the MSc in English Local History may comprise the first 2 years.

The Department’s local history research interests and teaching cover a broad range of fields in the medieval, early modern and modern periods, including agrarian, urban, social, economic, religious and architectural history. Doctoral students may be supervised by academic staff in the Department or the History Faculty.

Taught Programmes

• MSc in English Local History

The course is designed to combine a systematic training in historical research techniques with the study of a range of major local historical themes and the chance to undertake an individually researched dissertation. It will be relevant to potential or practising teachers, archaeologists, environmental planners, archivists, librarians, museum professionals and teachers in adult education, and indeed anyone wishing to pursue the subject for its own sake.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants will normally have a good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject
• Other experience will be carefully considered and may be taken into account

General enquiries

• Postal Address:
  The Graduate Admissions Office
  PO Box 738
  University of Oxford
  Wellington Square
  Oxford, OX1 9FB
• Tel: +44 (0)1865 270059
• Fax: +44 (0)1865 270049
• Email: graduate.admissions@admin.ox.ac.uk