581 PhD programmes in Humanities in United Kingdom

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

Undertaking doctoral Languages, Cultures and Societies research at University of London allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.

At University of Oxford, the DPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies is the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies' main research degree. 

The DPhil in History at University of Oxford is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of successful completion of an individual research thesis and an oral examination. 

A PhD in Egyptology at Swansea University enables you to undertake a substantial research project led by your own passions and interests.

A Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Cumbria allows you to develop your ambitions in a supportive, challenging and innovative research environment.

A University of Hertfordshire research degree in History is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research.

Our innovative, international and interdisciplinary approach in the Archives and Records Management programme from University of Liverpool has established us as a leading centre for archival education and research.

An emphasis on the contemporary characterises research in the Italian subject group at the University of Liverpool.

The Ancient History program offered by Swansea University enables you to undertake a substantial project led by your own passions and interests.

The History of Books and Reading (HOBAR) Research Collaboration, based in English & Creative Writing at The Open University UK has made major contributions to the subject internationally.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is the highest rated research degree awarded by University of the West of Scotland.

At University of Hull, you research History under the supervision and guidance of leading experts who are active historians working on everything from ancient Rome to modern Britain. History is offered at University of Hull.

From Medieval and Renaissance writing to the 18th century to the present, from the novel to poetry to modernism, postmodernism and the contemporary scene – English at the University of Sussex is strongly committed to the interdisciplinary study of literature.

Undertaking doctoral English Studies research at University of London allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.

The usual period of doctoral study is three years, though the University’s Regulations also permit candidates who make particularly rapid progress to apply to the University Research Committee for permission to submit at the end of their second year of study. We offer a 20th-Century British History phd degree at University of Buckingham.

The History of Mathematics Group is housed in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at The Open University UK.

The History programme at University of Lincoln takes the form of supervised individual research where students work on one topic of their choice for the duration of the study period.

Our distance learning Theology PhD at University of Nottingham gives you the time and support to explore your theological interests while maintaining your existing commitments.

The Medieval Studies students at the University of Lincoln have access to support and training which aim to develop the practical and critical skills necessary for investigation and study at doctoral level.