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University of California Santa Cruz Division of Humanities Ph.D. in History
University of California Santa Cruz Division of Humanities

Ph.D. in History

Santa Cruz, USA

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Sep 2025

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    About: The Ph.D. in History provides students with advanced knowledge in historical research and methodologies. This program emphasizes critical thinking, analysis, and the interpretation of historical narratives. Students engage deeply with various historical periods and themes, fostering skills in research and writing.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as historians, educators, or researchers. Other opportunities include roles in museums, archives, and historical preservation organizations. Some may also find positions in public history or contribute to media and publishing.

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The Ph.D. program in history at the University of California, Santa Cruz, emphasizes an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approach to historical studies.

We offer a rigorous program of instruction and independent work that trains students in the techniques of original historical research and equips them to teach university-level courses in history. We only admit those highly motivated students who are most qualified to pursue advanced studies in history. We also only admit those applicants who can best benefit from the specific strengths of our faculty.

Just as the work of most professional historians centers around both research and teaching, training in these areas constitutes the two essential poles of the graduate program in history.

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