463 Full-time PhD programmes in Language Studies

The Department of English at the University of Ottawa offers the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy in English. The program equips students to pursue advanced studies in British, Canadian, or American literature informed by a broad knowledge of literary history and by recent developments in literary criticism and cultural theory. 

The Language, Literacy and Technology (LLT) graduate program at Washington State University is valued by potential students, graduates, and institutions as rigorous, relevant, and innovative, offering superior quality professional preparation that produces exceptional and creative researchers and teachers with a focus on improving the lives of students, teachers, and schools. 

Students at Washington State University entering the Ph.D. program in English are expected to have completed a master’s degree in English or in a related field of study at an accredited college or university, and to show promise of doing excellent work at the doctoral level. 

The Cognitive Science and Language course from Rovira i Virgili University aims to train students to carry out high-quality advanced research.

The English Language and Literature programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in anglophone literary traditions, critical theory, and cultural analysis.

The Department of English offers an integrated MA/PhD program at The Ohio State University, giving graduate students a variety of opportunities to work closely with distinguished scholars and writers. 

A PhD in English from Birmingham City University, will help you to develop research skills that support professional practice, research and/or academic careers. You will work closely with a team of specialist academics in your chosen field, and receive excellent support tailored to your individual needs. 

The Programme in School of Education and English offers flexible supervision between the University of Nottingham Ningbo China and the University of Nottingham (UK). 

The Department of Jewish Studies at the McGill University offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Judaica. It welcomes students interested in deepening their knowledge of Jewish history and Jewish texts.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in English offered by the Department of English in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes intensive and comprehensive learning opportunities.

The World Languages and Cultures PhD program offered at University of Utah is available with a specialization in Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies (CLCS).

English Language and Literature (Postgraduate Research) students at the University of Wolverhampton play a key role in our research community and it is our mission to support your development into researchers, academics or whatever career you aspire to.  

Through the Modern Languages MA by Res  programme from The University of Exeter all students have a primary and a secondary supervisor who provide regular, high quality advice, support and direction in their academic endeavours. You will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of research.

The Kurdish Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is an Area Studies department grounded in multidisciplinary approaches to research and training.

This dedicated doctoral training English programme at University of Lincoln  provides the opportunity to develop the practical and critical skills necessary for investigation and study at postgraduate level.

The Romance Languages programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Romance linguistics, literary scholarship, and cultural analysis.

As one of the top creative writing doctoral programs in the country, we offer motivated poetry and fiction writers the chance to refine their creative work while building a portfolio of literary criticism and scholarly writing. We offer a English and Literary Arts - Creative Writing degree at the University of Denver.

Staff at the Finno-Ugric Languages section of the Department of Modern Languages at Uppsala University have wide interests covering the whole Finno-Ugric language family, ranging from Scandinavia to Siberia.

The Department of English at Auburn University offers programs leading to the Master of Arts (MA), the Master of Technical and Professional Communication (MTPC), and the PhD. 

The Language and Literacies Education program at the University of Toronto is offered by the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree.