Hi folks, Me again, since Union Institue is out of my price range I have since lowered my sights. I'm willing to go offshore for a Doctorate degree in History as long as the reputation is equal to RA. Ph.D. or D.A. is fine, I work full time and simply cannot go buzzing around the world often doing residencies. Now that I have limited my options, is my dream still possible? Actually the University of South Carolina is 90 odd miles away but with ay least 20 classes to take.... then the real hard stuff; logistically it would be difficult. PLEASE CHIME IN! best, Gavin
Without looking it up I'd say that you're looking at a couple of places in the UK, a couple of places in Australia and, of course, UNISA. Check the archives, this question has been asked and answered a number of times in the past. Good luck. Jack
OK, with a few minutes at the end of the day, here's what I've got: Charles Sturt University University of New England University of Melbourne University of Teeside University of Wales (both A and L) and, of course, UNISA Good luck, Jack
Not just history... ancient history! The Master's degree list at BAin4Weeks has a single doctoral entry, but you may want to consider it: PhD in Archaeology/Ancient History University of Leicester, UK http://www.le.ac.uk/ar/dl_research_degrees.htm It's in the column of "$10000+". I suppose it depends what the plus is? Good luck! -=Steve=-
Though they do not yet offer the degree, APUS/AMU has indicated they may put forth some sort of interdisciplinary doctoral degree in military studies. One look at there catalog shows many history courses and I'm sure a history focus would be available. I would guess (GUESS, I DON'T KNOW) they offer it 1-2 years from now, pending full RA. A search on degree info forum would reveal excerpts from when they proposed a doctoral degree prior to DETC decision to restrict doctoral degrees
Why is DL grad history so rare here? I suspect it is a combination of US tradition and (over?) reliance on research libraries. Libraries are the laboratiories of the field. Somehow there is a fear of having people do their research there unsupervised. And you thought library access is well-established in the US? Apparently, US historians think not! (My pick of the MA DL programs? Monash in Austrailia.) --Orson
At least there's *something* for history It could be worse -- there are zero DL postgraduate programs in biology. A friend would be interested, and while I could find her biodiversity, entomology, and bioinformatics, just straight up biology isn't to be found anywhere in the world. -=Steve=-
I think the first American school to offer a PhD in history by DE would be amazed at the reception. One problem is that historians specialize more than many other fields but a start could be American history, followed by Latin American, British, British Empire and European. The school would likely need a staff PhD in each general area, so start up costs would be significant. History lends itself perfectly to DE. Libraries are not a problem as almost everyone lives within easy distance of a megamiliion book library and archives tend to be totally microfilmed.
Re: Not just history... ancient history! This is a very interesting program, until, you read their admonishment about the requirement that your proposed research coincide with their staff. You check out the staff's specialties at http://www.le.ac.uk/ar/staff.htm and then this program becomes downright INTRIGUING! There is such diversity in the research areas that it can be said that almost anyone could find something of interest here, everything from landscaping to law! Also intriguiging is their statement: I almost cannot beleive it! They actually KNOW the purpose and meaning of a Doctorate! Thanks for the tip Steve, this is a VERY interesting PhD program! Anyone who is considering pursuit of a doctorate REALLY needs to take a look at this one!
DL History Here in the US, I think it just boils down to demand and money. There isn't that much demand for people with history degrees, but there is for individuals with an MBA or computer tech degrees. And doctoral programs require more PhD level faculty to teach and supervise students which is expensive. I don't see the scene changing.
You must also change the minds of the historians themselves. We had a long discussion on this very topic awhile back. Many historians still want and need the face to face research and classes with the grad students. Until you overcome the attitudes then the rest will follow.
Hey Gunsmoke: You're abso right about them knowing the purpose of a dissertation! Good for them! Oh, yeah. If anybody can find a DL DA in history...be still my hoolish feart.
