11 PhD programmes offered by the university

This Theatre Studies course from Lancaster University could focus on one of a wide range of topics within Theatre Studies or on a subject that crosses different disciplines.

This Creative Writing course from Lancaster University has a long and distinguished history which dates back to 1970, meaning that, in the UK, we were there at the very beginning of the discipline. And we remain at the fore with prize-winning authors as tutors, and students who go on to publish their work both while with us and after.

This Languages and Cultures course from Lancaster University warmly welcome enquiries from appropriately qualified applicants who are keen to register for Languages and Cultures doctoral research.

Through the Linguistics course from Lancaster University you will work independently under the guidance of one or more supervisors or as part of a team.

Through the Religious Studies course from Lancaster University you'll enjoy good working relationships with related departments and centres, and joint supervision arrangements are sometimes possible.

This English Literature and Creative Writing course from Lancaster University was developed to meet the needs of students exploring the interface between critical and creative modes of research and writing. 

Philosophy at Lancaster University - Management School is pluralistic in approach and, where possible, we are open to engagement and collaboration with other disciplines and institutions. 

The History Department course from Lancaster University has a lively and cosmopolitan postgraduate research community and we aim to help you to become a first class researcher and scholar. 

The Medical Ethics and Law course from Lancaster University provides research training in core concepts and theories in the moral and political philosophy of current issues in biomedicine and health. 

This Linguistics (by thesis and coursework) course from Lancaster University is designed to broaden your knowledge of relevant research and research methodologies.

Throughout this English Literature course from Lancaster University you will develop your own scholarly, theoretical, critical, or even critical-creative, voice through one-to-one support from widely published scholars and critics.