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591 PhD programmes in Humanities in United Kingdom

Philosophy
Join the Department of Philosophy at University of Reading and become part of a flourishing and welcoming community, work alongside internationally renowned academics and contribute to highly respected research.

Translation Studies By Practice
The School of Modern Languages By Practice offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil by Practice in Translation Studies. The Translation Studies By Practice programme is offered at Bangor University.

Modern Languages
Modern Languages at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Modern Languages.

History
The History PhD programme from University of York is aimed at students who have already completed a Masters degree in History or a related field.

Welsh History
Practice your research skills surrounded by peers and professors who share your passion. Join the Welsh History programme offered at Bangor University.

Clinical Language Sciences
At the University of Reading, they can supervise a wide range of Clinical Language Sciences research topics.

Philosophy
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.

Language and Communication
The PhD in Language and Communication delivered at Cardiff University invites candidates to undertake substantial, detailed and focused research. The PhD programme empowers candidates both to produce innovative research and to develop themselves as independent and intellectually creative scholars.

Philosophy
Join our researchers working on the history of philosophy, aesthetics, epistemology, ethics, and language, logic and metaphysics in the Philosophy programme from University of Southampton.

Language and Communication
The PhD in Language and Communication PhD course from University of York is an interdisciplinary programme involving Education, Language and Linguistic Science, Psychology and Sociology.

African Languages and Cultures
On the African Languages and Cultures programme offered at SOAS University of London supervision is provided for research leading to MPhil and PhD degrees within the broad general area of African studies.

History
The History Department at SOAS University of London Department is one of the world’s major centres offering supervision for research degrees in African and Asian history. It attracts students and scholarly visitors from all parts of the world.

Philosophy, Politics and Ethics
The University of Brighton welcomes PhD research in Philosophy, Politics and Ethics through its specialist research Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics (CAPPE).

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

English
The English programme offered by Bangor University is awarded for a dissertation of not more than 60,000 words and the PhD for a dissertation normally of not more than 100,000 words.

English Literature
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This English Literature programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

History
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.

English Literature
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.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language PhD programme from University of York emphasises state-of-the-art second and foreign language research, and is designed to enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research.

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