581 PhD programmes in Humanities in United Kingdom

Here at the University of Surrey while studying the Literary and Cultural Studies, you’ll join a cosmopolitan, multilingual and multicultural community of students and scholars.

Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field with this Linguistics and Communication programme from University of Birmingham.

This integrated PhD course in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching at University of Southampton is ideal for all those looking to either establish and design English language teaching programmes, teach English as a second language, or continue an academic career in language and linguistics education.

Throughout The Philosophy PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll explore critical thinking through the assumptions of the age.

This Classics and Ancient History MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University covers a range of classical subjects.We have strong links with related disciplines such as history, archaeology, and modern languages.

The International Relations, Politics and History programme from Loughborough University aims to stimulate innovative research that has the potential to transform academic and public debates.

This History degree from University of Gloucestershire offers a multitude of opportunities, depending on your discipline, interests, and experience.

The Language, Policy and Planning PhD from Cardiff University is lead by the Language, Policy and Planning Research Unit in the School of Welsh. Projects include international research on language policy and planning, language rights and politics, language variation and change, sociolinguistics of bilingualism and multilingualism, and sociology of language.

Students of Archaeology and Ancient History programme of the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7  years part time.

The English PhD from University of York is available on a full-time or part-time basis. The diversity of our staff’s research interests means that we are well-positioned to supervise research in any field of literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, including literature in languages other than English and literary works in translation.

The Department at Queen Mary University of London is interested in receiving applications in a wide range of Applied Linguistics Areas (please note: currently we can offer limited supervision in TESOL or ELT topics).

The Department of Classics at the University of Reading has been undertaking pioneering research for over 100 years. 

Our Modern Languages and Linguistics PhD and integrated PhD programmes at University of Southampton give you the skills for a range of successful professions such as teacher, researcher or lecturer.

The Department of Languages and Cultures at the University of Chester is committed to high level research in a wide range of language-based cultural studies. 

The Applied Linguistics PhD programme from University of York is designed to enhance specialised linguistic knowledge through academic study and research.  

The Creative Writing MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University offers you the opportunity to develop a substantial, original piece of creative work and a related academic thesis. Our supervision expertise, partnerships and passion for creative writing offers you an energetic, creative and well-resourced research culture to immerse yourself in.

English at the University of Leicester offers supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English. There is also an Applied Linguistics and TESOL option.

On this Creative Writing programme offered at the University of Surrey you will meet Surrey's vibrant and imaginative community with a diverse mix of subject specialities and much opportunity for intellectual exchange, across both literary-critical and creative work.

The English programme from the Loughborough University provides tailored academic and pastoral support throughout your studies.

Our English Literature research degree (MPhil/ PhD) allows you to undertake the rigorous and critical exploration of literatures in English, including publication processes and histories. The English Literature programme is offered at University of Greenwich.