Research Programme
Full details on our Research Programme can be found here
The Department of International History at LSE is one of the UK's leading centres of historical research. We offer a comprehensive range of special areas for research, ranging from the early 16th century to the late 20th century. With its emphasis on the international context of historical developments, the Department provides a supportive, but challenging environment for those individuals interested in undertaking a research project leading to a PhD in international history.
You can reach out to our PhD Admissions Advisor, Professor Nigel Ashton if you have questions about the programme.
Application timeline:
- 10 December 2025 - early application for admission deadline.
- 14 January 2026 - standard application for admission deadline in order to be considered for ESRC Studentships, initial LSE PhD Studentships and all other competitive/across-School studentships.
- 27 May 2026 - final application for admission deadline, for consideration of any unawarded LSE PhD Studentships and department selected studentships.