27 PhD programmes in General Studies in Europe

The PhD program in Comparative Gender Studies at Central European University (CEU) focuses on the exploration of gender in its intersection with significant social categories such as race, nation, ethnicity, class, sexuality, age, or ability, and in the context of global knowledge production.

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. 

A PhD is generally considered the highest academic degree you can achieve. It's an internationally recognised qualification. Your original research will culminate in a written thesis of 40,000-80,000 words. Doctor of Philosophy is offered at University of Sunderland

You may be able to fast-track to a PhD through a PhD by Published or Creative Work. This can be done if you have a portfolio of published work that answers a clear research question. This can help you progress your academic career. It can also add credibility when applying for research funding.  We offer a Existing Published or Creative Work degree at the University of Sunderland. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

The Classics and Ancient History programme offered by Durham University supports advanced scholarly investigation in the ancient world through independent doctoral study.

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.

The Doctor of Philosophy programme offered by Falmouth University develops independent researchers and creative practitioners capable of producing original knowledge, advanced scholarship, and significant contributions within their chosen field of inquiry.

Develop creative research in areas of heritage practice you're passionate about. Study with a distinguished department and receive expert guidance from our supportive staff. The Heritage Studies programme is offered at University of York.

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.

A Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Cumbria allows you to develop your ambitions in a supportive, challenging and innovative research environment.

The doctoral program Interdiciplinary Cultural Studies ICS from the University of Bern focuses on key concepts, theories and methods which are used across different disciplines of the Humanities and Social Sciences. 

The Doctor of Philosophy programme offered by Lincoln Bishop University is one of the highest internationally recognised academic qualifications that any institution can award. Lincoln Bishop provides opportunities for full or part-time PhD study within its growing community of scholars and healthy research culture.

The establishment of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School at the University of Warsaw is a response to the challenges faced by academic researchers today. Those challenges consist in conducting innovative research crossing the boundaries between academic disciplines and fields.

The Doctor of Philosophy programme offered by Bucks New University enables students to undertake independent, original research that advances knowledge and contributes new understanding or applications within their chosen discipline.

 This World and Comparative Literature PhD programme from The University of Exeter seeks to cross the borders and bridge the distances between languages, literatures and cultures.

The Doctor of Philosophy programme offered by York St John University enables students to conduct independent, original research that advances knowledge and contributes new insights, policies, practices, or approaches within their chosen field.