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A PhD in history with a genealogical dimension may incorporate one or more of the following areas:
This is not an exhaustive list. You may wish to select a different focus altogether.
The PGR Enhancement and Development programme at the University of Strathclyde provides a comprehensive, student-centred research and training environment designed to support the growth and development of current and future research talent.
The PGR Enhancement and Development Team works closely with all four Faculties to enhance the postgraduate research experience, providing opportunities for researcher development and collaboration, and ensuring that training and support provision is of the highest quality.
Throughout your research degree, you’ll have access to a wide range of training, development opportunities, events, and support designed to help you make the most of your postgraduate research experience.
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Watch our video to find out more about Genealogical studies here at Strathclyde:
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All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually. The University will take a range of factors into account, including, but not limited to, UK inflation, changes in delivery costs and changes in Scottish and/or UK Government funding. Changes in fees will be published on the University website in October each year for the following year of study. Any annual increase will not exceed 10%, and in practice this may be lower (for example,. a 6% increase was applied in 2027/28 academic year).
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Prior to submitting your application, you will need to identify one member of staff from History and one from Genealogy who could share the supervision of your thesis. You should nominate the History staff member as your first supervisor, and the Genealogy staff member as your second supervisor.
Use these staff lists to identify a potential first and second supervisor based on how well their research interests fit with yours. Then send them an email to introduce yourself, with a copy of your CV. If you have already written a draft research proposal, attach it to your email.
If your chosen supervisors are available to work with you, they will confirm this, and your application can progress. If you are not sure who to contact, ask:
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| Richard Anderson |
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| Patricia Barton |
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| Tanja Bueltmann |
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| Matthew Eisler |
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| Hannah Elizabeth |
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| Catriona Ellis |
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| Erica Fudge |
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| Laura Kelly |
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| Raquel Martinez Martin |
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| Yvonne McFadden |
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| Rhiannon McGlade |
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| Jim Mills |
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| Katharine Mitchell |
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| Martin Mitchell |
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| David Murphy |
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| Emma Newlands |
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| Hannah Proctor |
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| Rogelia Pastor-Castro |
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| Elsa Richardson |
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| Jesus Sanjurjo-Ramos |
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| Matthew Smith |
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| Natalia Telepneva |
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| Angela Turner |
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| Karine Varley |
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| Ksenia Wesolowska |
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| Niall Whelehan |
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| Manuela Williams |
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| David Wilson |
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| John Young |
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The Graduate School is a friendly and supportive study environment for research students studying subjects within Humanities & Social Sciences.
Our staff will support you through your studies and you'll become part of a community of students who get involved with our workshops, seminars and competitions.
Our PgCert RPD programme aims to ensure you get the most out of your current research activities at Strathclyde and helps you prepare for your future career as a researcher.
We'll help you recognise and develop your transferrable skills that'll have a positive impact on your research, now and in the future.
The University Careers Service can help you with everything from writing your CV to interview preparation. Take a look at our careers service pages to get more information.
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The Genealogical Studies department are involved in a range of research activities focusing on documentary and genetic evidence. Find out more about our research.
Normally, a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in history or a related subject. For PhD applications, we also normally require a Masters degree, or overseas equivalent, in history, genealogy/family history or a related subject. For those without a Masters degree or overseas equivalent, in genealogy/family history, we require evidence of extensive experience in genealogical research.
The application
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
Once you’ve accepted our offer, we’ll need you to fulfil any academic, administrative or financial conditions that we ask.
If you're applying as a UK or EU student, you'll then be issued with your registration documentation.
