15 PhD programmes offered by the university

The History Research programme offered by King's College London supports advanced study of societies, cultures, ideas, and historical change from late antiquity to the present day.

The Philosophy Research programme offered by King's College London investigates fundamental questions concerning knowledge, reality, ethics, language, mind, science, and society through advanced philosophical enquiry.

The English Research programme offered by King's College London supports advanced study of literary cultures from the 7th to the 21st centuries through original research and scholarly enquiry.

The Digital Humanities Research programme offered by King's College London explores how digital technologies, data, and computational methods are transforming humanities, culture, media, and society.

The Creative Writing Research programme offered by King's College London develops original literary projects in fiction, poetry, or creative non-fiction while fostering professional authorship and artistic practice.

The Politics and Contemporary History programme offered by King's College London examines political institutions, policymaking, governance, and historical developments shaping Britain in the modern era.

The Interdisciplinary Humanities programme offered by King's College London supports researchers working at these intersections, advancing new methods and producing research that speaks both to the academy and the wider world.

The Chinese Studies Research programme offered by King's College London investigates contemporary China through political, economic, social, and international perspectives, with opportunities for collaborative research across Asia and the UK.

The Classics Research programme offered by King's College London investigates the languages, literature, history, archaeology, art, and cultural legacy of the ancient Greek, Roman, and Near Eastern worlds.

The Contemporary India Research programme offered by King's College London supports interdisciplinary investigation of India within comparative and global contexts.

The Theology and Religious Studies Research programme offered by King's College London explores religious traditions, beliefs, texts, cultures, and practices through interdisciplinary humanities and social science approaches.

The Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies Research programme offered by King's College London explores Greek history, culture, literature, religion, and society from Late Antiquity to the modern era.

The Palaeography and Manuscript Studies programme offered by King's College London investigates ancient handwriting, manuscript cultures, textual transmission, and the preservation of written heritage across historical periods and linguistic traditions.

The Contemporary India Research programme offered by King's College London investigates the political, social, economic, and cultural dynamics of modern India through interdisciplinary and globally informed research.

The Comparative Literature Research programme offered by King's College London explores literary traditions, cultural exchange, and textual interpretation across languages, periods, and global regions.