16 PhD programmes in General Studies in England, United Kingdom

World and Comparative Literature
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.

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Doctor of Philosophy
A Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Cumbria allows you to develop your ambitions in a supportive, challenging and innovative research environment.
Doctor of Philosophy
Bucks New University welcomes applications for Doctor of Philosophy research degrees across a wide range of disciplines, including: Nursing, health and wellbeing; Art, design, performance and environment; Business, Management, Aviation and Security; and Higher Education.
Doctor of Philosophy
A Doctor of Philosophy is one of the highest internationally recognised academic qualifications that any institution can award. Lincoln Bishop University provides opportunities for full or part-time PhD study within its growing community of scholars and healthy research culture.
Practice-led Doctor of Philosophy
Combine your research with your creative practice with this Practice-led Doctor of Philosophy at York St John University. Immerse yourself in your chosen specialism and produce research of the highest academic quality.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy program at York St John University is mainly your research, your questions and your passion. Immerse yourself in your chosen specialism and conduct high quality academic research, on campus or by distance learning.
Interdisciplinary Policy Studies
The Interdisciplinary Policy Studies programme at King's College London offers you the chance to undertake a critical piece of research that is worthy of publication and which makes an original contribution to interdisciplinary social science and policy studies.
Doctor of Philosophy
Focus on a research area in depth, receive substantial training in a range of research approaches and write a thesis that will demonstrate your understanding of how to develop a critical academic argument, all with this Doctor of Philosophy programme at Edge Hill University.