17 PhD programmes in General Studies in England, United Kingdom

Existing Published or Creative Work
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.

Doctor of Philosophy
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
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
The Classics and Ancient History programme offered by Durham University supports advanced scholarly investigation in the ancient world through independent doctoral study.
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.
Heritage Studies
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.
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 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.
Doctor of Philosophy
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.
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.
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.
Practice-led Doctor of Philosophy
The Practice-led Doctor of Philosophy programme offered by York St John University combines creative practice and academic research, enabling artists, writers, and performers to generate new knowledge through their professional work and critical inquiry.
Doctor of Philosophy
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.
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.
Transdisciplinary Doctor of Professional Studies by Portfolio
Transdisciplinary Doctor of Professional Studies by Portfolio at Middlesex University is an intensive two-year doctoral programme designed for high level leaders from a diversity of sectors. It concerns itself with complexity and futures and how these may be met with confidence, imagination and pragmatism through a rigorous critique of individual professional achievements.