General Studies

52 PhD programmes in General Studies

Cardiff University4,5(162)

Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Philosophy

Pursue innovative research with experts working at the cutting-edge of their fields. Staff specialisms cover most traditional areas of Philosophy delivered by Cardiff University, including analytic, continental and empirical approaches and an exciting range of growing sub specialties.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$35,586/yr

Dalhousie University4,0(59)

Truro, Canada +2 Top 2% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy

Dalhousie University's Interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy programme is an individualized and self-designed course. Its students work in such emerging fields as environmental studies, health and human performance, marine management, social work, computer studies, indigenous-led resource management, informatics in commerce and business, and international development.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 yearsTuition not available

University of Sunderland4,2(117)

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Existing Published or Creative Work

Take the fastest route to a PhD. Convert your previous research outputs into a qualification which will increase your employability and open up new opportunities. Progress your academic career and add credibility in applications for research funding. We offer a Existing Published or Creative Work degree at the University of Sunderland.

Ph.D. Part-time On-campus

½ year$10,662/yr

University of Sunderland4,2(117)

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Doctor of Philosophy

Refine your own agenda and do what you find interesting every day. Develop mastery of research methods that are appropriate to your chosen field. Discover things that no-one else has ever discovered. We offer a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Sunderland.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$19,326/yr

Auckland University of Technology4,0(84)

Auckland, New Zealand +2 Top 3% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Philosophy programme from Auckland University of Technology is undertaken by research only and leads to advanced academic and theoretical knowledge in a specialist area.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$25,929/yr

The Open University UK4,2(170)

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Digital Humanities

The Digital Humanities at The Open University UK (DH_OU) Research Collaboration is an interdisciplinary network that has made major contributions to the subject internationally.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$16,933/yr

Northeastern University4,4(79)

Boston, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Doctorate

Embark on a transformative academic journey at Northeastern University's Interdisciplinary Doctorate Program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

7 years$47,250/yr

University of Canberra4,1(64)

Canberra, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy from University of Canberra is a 4-year full-time equivalent 96 credit points (CP) doctoral higher degree by research course available across a range of disciplines within our University faculties, centres and research institutes.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$23,598/yr

University of Florida4,3(102)

Gainesville, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Ecology

The School at University of Florida offers a program of study leading to the Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis options), and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Interdisciplinary Ecology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$31,872/yr

Northern Arizona University4,4(26)

Flagstaff, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Health - Psychosocial Health

The Interdisciplinary Health - Psychosocial Health program at Northern Arizona University is designed to educate and train the next generation of health researchers, advocates, and educators.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

8 years$32,190/yr

The University of Exeter4,3(113)

Exeter, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Philosophy

Through the Philosophy MA by Res programme from The University of Exeter, you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$31,321/yr

The Courtauld Institute of Art5,0(2)

London, United Kingdom

Research Degree

Our internationally-renowned Research Degree programme at The Courtauld Institute of Art is one of the largest in the United Kingdom, hosting over 100 doctoral students at any one time on their paths toward a PhD.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$35,266/yr

University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(8)

Madison, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies

We offer a phd degree in Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Soon after the founding of the University of Wisconsin in 1848, the department was created as one of the first academic units at the university.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$25,732/yr

Charles University4,3(117)

Prague, Czech Republic Top 2% in Worldwide

Longevity Studies

The Longevity Studies programme offered at Charles University responds to demographic changes and related social challenges and prepares highly qualified experts for scientific, academic and expert activities and transfer of knowledge into practice.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$814/yr

Falmouth University4,3(51)

Falmouth, United Kingdom

Doctor of Philosophy

The format of study for a research degree, Doctor of Philosophy, is very different from a taught degree. As a research student at Falmouth University you will engage in a programme of independent research and/or creative work, with guidance from your supervisors.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

4 years$26,589/yr

University of Orleans3,9(23)

Orléans, France Top 8% in Worldwide

Humanities and Languages

The Humanities and Languages Doctoral School is comprised of four joint research units and nine reception teams from the University of Tours and the University of Orleans.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

The University of Alabama at Birmingham3,7(12)

Birmingham, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Engineering

The Ph.D. program in Interdisciplinary Engineering takes advantage of unique resources and strengths at The University of Alabama at Birmingham by creating a program that can be tailored to the individual student.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

7 years$9,486/yr

Durham University4,3(38)

Durham, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Classics and Ancient History

At Durham University, we are committed to the study of Graeco-Roman antiquity as a subject with global relevance and the inherent potential for social and pedagogical benefit. This PhD is offered within the Department of Classics and Ancient History.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$33,986/yr

Warnborough College4,5(2)

Online

History of Ideas

The History of Ideas programme from Warnborough College focuses on a diachronic study of key ideas as they interact with each other in their journey through time.

Ph.D. Part-time Online

3 years$6,973/yr

Charles Darwin University4,1(8)

Alice Springs, Australia +2 Top 4% in Worldwide

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy, or PhD, candidates at Charles Darwin University undertake a novel and significant program of research, under the direction of two or more supervisors.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$24,102/yr