581 PhD programmes in Humanities in United Kingdom

Based in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, you join a vibrant academic and research community, proud of our reputation for training the next generation of researchers, on the Religious and Theological Studies programme from Cardiff University.

This Creative Practice doctoral programme from Leeds Beckett University is aimed specifically at arts practitioners.

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.

The PhD in Applied Linguistics programme at the University of Reading is most suitable for applicants who have some experience of conducting research.

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.

Immerse yourself in your own Theology and Religion research supported by experts from one of the largest and most diverse Theology departments in the UK. Join a vibrant research community interested in a range of religions and belief systems from across the world through the Theology and Religion programme from University of Birmingham.

Bristol's importance as medieval England's second city and a major maritime port for trade and exploration makes it an excellent setting for interdisciplinary intellectual exchange. University of Bristol offers the Medieval Studies programme. 

At the Queen Mary University of London, we offer a phd degree in French Studies. We welcome applications from home and overseas students. 

As a Religions programme from SOAS University of London you will be welcomed by our research community of doctoral researchers from across the globe and play a vital role in developing our vibrant and intellectual culture.

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

On the History programme from Sheffield Hallam University explore your chosen topic of research during a period of intensive, supervised study and make an original contribution to historical knowledge.

You may be able to fast-track to a PhD through a PhD by Published or Creative Work. This can be done if you have a portfolio of published work that answers a clear research question. This can help you progress your academic career. It can also add credibility when applying for research funding.  We offer a Existing Published or Creative Work degree at the University of Sunderland. 

Within the Medieval Studies PhD programme from University of York students are trained to be interdisciplinary researchers and are normally co-supervised by staff from two different departments.

The Theology and Religious Studies course at the University of Chester is a lively and exciting place to pursue your research. They are known for the excellence of the research.

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

The Philosophy programme from SOAS University of London offers a vibrant, stimulating, and interdisciplinary research environment.

Within the Linguistics PhD programmefrom University of York, while the majority of your time is spent conducting your own research, you are also part of the life and culture of the Department.

Join our large and vibrant postgraduate research community of over 30 students. Our History research interests at University of Southampton range from the ancient world to contemporary global history across topics as diverse as the buildings of the Roman empire and peacefulness in twentieth-century China. 

Within this Film MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll form a crucial part of our research culture. Our thriving community of postgraduate students work across schools and disciplines. Research ranges from modern languages to English literature, English language, linguistics and arts and cultures.

This PhD Intercultural and Comparative Studies programme at University of Reading accommodates researchers with a background in literary studies, culture studies or linguistics, with knowledge of cultures and languages in addition to English, and with an interest in comparative and intercultural studies.