581 PhD programmes in Humanities in United Kingdom

Our PhD in History by Practice is an innovative route for anyone with significant experience of public history practice or research in a range of settings such as in museums, archives, heritage organisations, the media or education. The History (by Practice) programme is offered at University of York.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This History (Distance Learning) 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.

The Creative Writing programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University develops expertise in literary innovation, narrative craft, artistic inquiry, poetic experimentation, and practice-based scholarship.

This Poetry - Text, Practice as Research  programme from University of Kent enables promising poets to develop the potential of poetry as a tool of inquiry within the humanities. 

Theatre and Drama in the Department of Literature,Theatre Studies (Playwriting) at  University of Essex is led by a vibrant group of playwrights and theatre practitioners who all work professionally in the theatre industry alongside their University teaching.

We offer supervision for our PhD Applied Linguistics at University of Essex in the area of second language acquisition and learning.

The PhD in Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence at The University of Manchester is a structured research programme containing taught elements designed to provide a solid skills basis for independent research in this area.

There are a number of attractions to studying for a postgraduate degree in Classics at University of Glasgow, from the very well-stocked University Library, to the Hunterian Museum (with its notably fine coin collection), to a major centre in humanities computing.

The Modern Languages programme of the University of Strathclyde has full-time staff in French, Italian, Spanish and Translation studies who can offer you great expertise and supervision in your area of research.

The History of Ideas programme from Warnborough College focuses on a diachronic study of key ideas as they interact with each other in their journey through time.

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.

Research students of Philosophy at University of Lincoln will be able to access support and training to develop the practical and critical skills necessary for investigation and study at doctoral level. 

The English Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter covers all areas of Victorian Britain and the Empire: culture (high Victorian and fin de siecle literature, gender, and sexuality); science (biology and economics); technology (print, optical and sound media). 

The Cornish Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter staff in the History department research political, economic, social, cultural, religious, medical, maritime, military, humanitarian, environmental and international history. We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century.

While studying for an MPhil or PhD in Art programme at University of Lincoln, students are expected to undertake independent research in an area of their choice, supervised and supported by a team of academics.

The Classics and Ancient History MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter offer a wide range of world-leading research expertise, much of which falls within the remit of our three research centres. We welcome applications for postgraduate research across all our specialisms.

Through the Lusophone Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter all students have a primary and a secondary supervisor who provide regular, high quality advice, support and direction in their academic endeavours. You will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of research.

The graduate program in Ancient Philosophy from Warnborough College is suitable for students who intend to develop professional careers in a wide range of settings.

Students at the History with Genealogical Studies programme at University of Strathclyde are expected to undertake research that results in a thesis which contributes to the wider literature in the field, thereby making an original contribution to current knowledge.

At the University of Nottingham, they have extensive international experience of research in applied Bioethics, biotechnology assessment and the sociology of science and technology.