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1.9k PhD programmes in Humanities

Impact
Work with partners – both globally and locally – from not-for-profits to NGOs, from governments to community organisations. Then capture your research in high-impact work you'll pilot during the Impact course from University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

Philosophy
Foster your independent research skills, scholarly analysis and ability to communicate research findings with the Doctor of Philosophy programme from University of the Sunshine Coast.

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

Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy has a reputation for high-quality research across the subject. University of Bristol offers the Philosophy programme.

History
They offer a PhD programme in History at the University of Reading. Work alongside internationally recognised academics as you make a valuable contribution to our understanding of the past and the world.

Creative and Critical Writing (Welsh)
This Creative and Critical Writing (Welsh) course from Cardiff University offers students the opportunity to produce an original piece or collection of creative work as well as a thorough analysis of the work.

Theology and Religious Studies
The Theology and Religious Studies course at the University of Chester is an exciting opportunity to pursue research rooted in an area of your profession or organisation.

History and Welsh History
Pursue original research, supervised by leading historians with expertise in a broad chronological, geographical and thematic range, spanning the medieval to the modern period across the globe on the History and Welsh History programme from Cardiff University.

Religious Studies
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.

Languages, Cultures and Societies
This Languages, Cultures and Societies degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London can be completed part-time in up to six years, there's no need to put your life on hold.

PhD in Latin
Enhance your command of PhD in Latin and your understanding of the literature and legacy of Rome with advanced study in classics at Victoria University of Wellington.

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.

English
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.

PhD in Classical Studies
Build on your undergraduate degree, enhance your CV and expand your mind—explore modern viewpoints on the ancient world with postgraduate PhD in Classical Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.

English
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in English programme explores an area of academic research and literary, social, and cultural history. Many graduates hold tenured or tenure-stream university appointments, others have found successful careers in publishing, college teaching, immigration education, digital humanities, information technology, and academic administration.

PhD in Religious Studies
Enhance your understanding of the diverse world of religious beliefs and practices and give your career a boost with a PhD in Religious Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.

History
The Department of History delivers expert postgraduate supervision by internationally recognised scholars in a wide range of subject areas. University of Bristol offers the History programme.

Doctor of Philosophy
Refine your own agenda and do what you find interesting every day. Develop mastery of research methods that are appropriate to your chosen field. Discover things that no-one else has ever discovered. We offer a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Sunderland.

English with Creative Writing
This English with Creative Writing PhD programme from University of York encourages distinctive approaches to practice-based literary research.

English Literature
The PhD programme in English Literature degree delivered at Cardiff University offers the opportunity for postgraduate students to make an original contribution to knowledge in their chosen field of study and to become part of a thriving, internationally-renowned research community.