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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Refugee History

University of Buckingham
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£14,500Per Year (Intl)
£4,133Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the PhD Refugee History at University of Buckingham. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD in Refugee History is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral viva voce examination. The primary purpose of the PhD is the preparation and presentation of a substantial piece of independent and original academic research, completed in three years if studying full-time and usually six years if studying part-time. There is also the possibility of early submission in cases where the student makes particularly rapid progress. International tuition fees are £14,500 per year, home/UK fees are £4,133 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Historical Studies
Historiography and Refugee History
Archival Research and Primary Source Analysis
Migration Theory and Displacement Studies
Modern Refugee Crises and International Responses
Diaspora and Exile in Historical Context
Dissertation Research and Writing
Oral History and Personal Narratives
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£43,500

Home Student Fee

£4,133

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
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