University of Oxford Faculty of History

Economic and Social History
Course Prospectus, 2011–2012


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CONTENTS: [This document reproduces the contents of the printed course prospectus]

Further queries about the course, and comments on this document, should be directed to: Professor Jane Humphries



GRADUATE PROGRAMME

M. Sc. and M. Phil. in

Economic and Social History

The University of Oxford offers two advanced taught graduate courses in these subjects:

M.Sc. A twelve-month course including a qualifying test in research methods and sources, two advanced papers, and a dissertation of not more than 15,000 words.

M.Phil. A two-year course including a qualifying test in research methods and sources, four advanced papers, and a dissertation of not more than 30,000 words.

D.Phil. A three-year advanced research degree, writing a dissertation of not more than 100,000 words.

The masters programmes include:

  • An introduction to the research facilities available in Oxford
  • Training in research methods and computing
  • Introduction to theories and approaches from a wide range of social sciences, including economic and social history, economics, anthropology, sociology, psychology, criminology, politics and more.
  • A choice from more than 25 specialized papers, including those from related disciplines, for example, economics, sociology, or the history of science, medicine, and technology
Students who complete either the M.Sc. or the M.Phil. and then wish to proceed to a D.Phil may be able to count the terms of residence kept, and the fees already paid, towards the residence requirements and fees for the D.Phil.

The official regulations governing the degrees are set out in full in the University's Examination Decrees and Regulations published annually by the Oxford University Press. The information given in this page is not binding.

ESRC Recognition

The courses are recognized for 1+3 and 2+2 research studentship awards by the ESRC and also meet the ESRC research training requirements for a D. Phil.

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APPLICATIONS AND ENQUIRIES

Application forms should be obtained from:

University of Oxford
Graduate Admissions Office
Wellington Square
Oxford, OX1 2JD

http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/gao/

The History Faculty's application deadlines, admissions criteria and procedures are available at http://www.history.ox.ac.uk/postgrad/admissions/news.htm

Full details about admissions are available here

If you have any further queries about the course please write to:

Professor Kevin O'Rourke
All Souls College
Oxford OX1 4AL
E-mail: kevin.orourke@history.ox.ac.uk

ACADEMIC STAFF

A list of core staff is also available.

This is a list of academic staff who contribute to the graduate courses.



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