PhD Economic and Social History

Course Overview This pathway offers a rigorous, research-driven exploration of economic and social history, applying historical methodologies to the social sciences. Students can specialize in the global economy, general history, the history of medicine, or social history through dedicated MSc programs. The program is designed to equip students with advanced research skills for pursuing a PhD and an academic career. Key Program Highlights Internationally recognized for research excellence in business, financial, medical, and social history Choice of specialized MSc programs, including a unique joint degree in Social History Comprehensive training in historical methodology, quantitative methods, and social theory Direct pathway to a closely supervised PhD program with expert faculty Development of a substantial, original thesis (70,000-100,000 words) as the program's culmination