2.0k PhD programmes in Humanities

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)4,3(43)

Online Top 8% in Worldwide

Humanities and Communication

The doctoral programme in Humanities and Communication from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) trains students to research the social change phenomena that can be found in social practice and ideology.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online

4 yearsTuition not available

University of Leicester4,2(91)

Leicester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Modern Languages

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

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$24,136/yr

Curtin University4,2(69)

Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Doctor of Philosophy - Social Sciences

As a research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Social Sciences candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$25,655/yr

Curtin University4,2(69)

Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Doctor of Philosophy - Public Policy

As a research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Public Policy candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$25,655/yr

University of Bristol4,3(94)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

The Creative Writing course at University of Bristol consists of an original body of work - normally a novel, or a collection of poetry/short stories - with an accompanying critical element. The critical element will place the creative work in an informed and theorised analytical context.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

4 years$29,366/yr

Bangor University4,3(72)

Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Italian Studies

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

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$26,148/yr

Istanbul Aydin University4,1(332)

Istanbul, Turkey Top 6% in Worldwide

English Language and Literature

The Ph.D. English Language and Literature programme for master's degree holders at the Department of English Language and Literature at Istanbul Aydin University, is designed to prepare students for independent work as scholars, critics of literature and as competent and objective academics in the advanced study of literatures in English.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$15,000/yr

Griffith University4,1(34)

Gold Coast, Australia +4 Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

This Philosophy PhD degree from Griffith University is your opportunity to explore a specific research area or topic that you are passionate about. You will be challenged to develop your original research project and receive mentoring and guidance from your supervisor.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$25,373/yr

Newcastle University4,2(88)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Linguistics, Applied Linguistics

The Linguistics, Applied Linguistics PhD programme from Newcastle University gives you the unique opportunity to learn a wide range of methodologies. You will be exposed to diverse theoretical perspectives, which will enrich your own research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$32,718/yr

Queen Mary University of London4,1(120)

London, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

History

The School of History at Queen Mary University of London is a vibrant, welcoming and stimulating environment in which to carry out your historical research at doctoral level.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$30,908/yr

University of Birmingham4,2(58)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

Embark on this creative practice-based Creative Writing programme at University of Birmingham and craft your literary masterpiece.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

3 years$31,364/yr

University of Reading4,2(33)

Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Classics

The Department of Classics at the University of Reading has been undertaking pioneering research for over 100 years.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$28,494/yr

University of York4,2(133)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Philosophy (Distance Learning)

Within the Philosophy (Distance Learning) PhD programme from University of York students follow an approved programme of research supervised by a member of academic staff and informed by a Thesis Advisory Panel.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$33,992/yr

University of Nicosia4,1(156)

Nicosia, Cyprus Top 8% in Worldwide

TESOL

At the TESOL PhD programme from University of Nicosia the general objectives are to provide students with a rigorous and intellectually challenging degree that prepares them to become autonomous researchers among the many aspects of TESOL, varying with individual interests and areas of specialization.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$5,973/yr

Cardiff University4,5(162)

Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Languages and Translation Studies

The research programme in Languages and Translation Studies, from Cardiff University, aims to offer knowledge and expertise in subject-specific and generic skills, qualifying you for both academic and non-academic positions in a variety of organisations.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$35,802/yr

Queen Mary University of London4,1(120)

London, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

French Studies

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

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$30,908/yr

Dalhousie University4,0(58)

Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Classics

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Classics programme allows you to concentrate in one of three fields: History, Literature, or Philosophy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$3,398/yr

Newcastle University4,2(88)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

History

This History MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University offers research opportunities in areas as diverse as medicine, death, historical demography, gender, women's history and urban culture. As an MPhil or PhD student you will enjoy a research environment in which ambitious and original ideas can flourish.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$32,718/yr

Victoria University of Wellington4,1(75)

Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

PhD in History

Join an internationally recognised postgraduate PhD in History programme at Victoria University of Wellington that combines a lively culture with access to the best archives in New Zealand.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

Leeds Beckett University4,1(55)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Creative Arts

This exciting Creative Arts doctoral programme at Leeds Beckett University is aimed at both practicing artists and professionals working in the arts field.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

4 yearsTuition not available