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A doctoral course in history allows you to focus on a particular topic of interest and research it in great depth. Your aim is to produce a thesis that challenges current though in that area and makes a valuable contribution to the field. PhD research topics vary by institution depending on the research interests of current staff. There is a wide range of courses on offer from ancient to modern, and incorporating interdisciplinary studies such as the history of science and medicine, and the history of oil. You will likely be interested in pursuing an academic career.