- Domicile for fee status: No restrictions.
- Level of study: Postgraduate Research (Doctoral)
- Year of entry: 2020-2021 academic year; possible start dates are 27 August 2020, 27 September 2020, 27 October 2020, 27 January 2021, or 27 May 2021
- Schools: School of History
- Additional criteria: Applicants must not already (i) hold a doctoral degree; or (ii) be matriculated for a doctoral degree at the University of St Andrews or another institution.

Founded in 1413, University of St Andrews is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of St Andrews (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of St Andrews is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of St Andrews offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 606 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.