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1.9k PhD programmes in Humanities
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)4,2(45)
Online Top 24.3% 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
Brunel University of London4,0(135)
London, United Kingdom Top 5.9% in Worldwide Creative Writing
Creative Writing at Brunel University of London is a leader in the field, which has for many years now ranked in the top 10% of Creative Writing degrees in the UK.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,034/yr
University of Southampton4,4(96)
Southampton, United Kingdom Top 1.5% in Worldwide Modern Languages and Linguistics
Our Modern Languages and Linguistics PhD and integrated PhD programmes at University of Southampton give you the skills for a range of successful professions such as teacher, researcher or lecturer.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$26,637/yr
Bangor University4,4(85)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 7.7% in Worldwide Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing
The Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing course offered at Bangor University welcomes applications from well-qualified graduates who wish to engage in research for the degree of Practice-Led Research PhD/MPhil which combines a piece of creative practice such as media/performance work plus a dissertation/piece of critical work.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$24,516/yr
Lancaster University4,3(66)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 2.7% in Worldwide Linguistics
Through the Linguistics course from Lancaster University you will work independently under the guidance of one or more supervisors or as part of a team.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,976/yr
University of Bristol4,3(97)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Classics and Ancient History
University of Bristol's Classics and Ancient History programme has an international reputation for outstanding and innovative research.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$29,022/yr
University of Reading4,1(30)
Reading, United Kingdom Top 3.9% in Worldwide Creative Writing
This PhD Creative Writing programme at University of Reading can accommodate imaginative projects in any genre relating to the interests of writer-researchers in the Department of English Literature.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,823/yr
SOAS University of London4,1(35)
London, United Kingdom Top 12.7% in Worldwide African Languages and Cultures
On the African Languages and Cultures programme offered at SOAS University of London supervision is provided for research leading to MPhil and PhD degrees within the broad general area of African studies.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,997/yr
University of Birmingham4,3(47)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 1.3% in Worldwide Practical Theology Doctorate
In this Practical Theology Doctorate degree delivered by the University of Birmingham you will work with other professionals, practitioners and faith-based leaders from different backgrounds on a practical research degree related to your work.
Ph. D. Part-time On-campus
6 years$15,498/yr
University of York4,2(100)
York, United Kingdom Top 2.7% in Worldwide Medieval Studies
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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,594/yr
University of Bristol4,3(97)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Linguistics
Linguistics is the study of human language, how it functions in the brain and how it is used in society. University of Bristol offers the Linguistics programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$29,022/yr
University of Southampton4,4(96)
Southampton, United Kingdom Top 1.5% in Worldwide Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching
This integrated PhD course in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching at University of Southampton is ideal for all those looking to either establish and design English language teaching programmes, teach English as a second language, or continue an academic career in language and linguistics education.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
5 years$26,001/yr
University of Leicester4,2(94)
Leicester, United Kingdom Top 3.5% 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$23,854/yr
Cardiff University4,6(163)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 2.5% in Worldwide Language, Policy and Planning
The Language, Policy and Planning PhD from Cardiff University is lead by the Language, Policy and Planning Research Unit in the School of Welsh. Projects include international research on language policy and planning, language rights and politics, language variation and change, sociolinguistics of bilingualism and multilingualism, and sociology of language.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,383/yr
Newcastle University4,2(81)
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 2.2% in Worldwide Phonetics and Phonology
This Phonetics and Phonology IPhD programme from Newcastle University is for students who wish to develop an advanced theoretical and experimental grounding in phonetics and phonology.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$33,925/yr
University of Huddersfield4,3(45)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 11.3% in Worldwide Creative Writing
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Creative Writing 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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,781/yr
University of Surrey4,4(69)
Guildford, United Kingdom Top 4.2% in Worldwide English Literature
On this English Literature programme at the University of Surrey you will perform innovative and world-leading research across literature, writing and linguistics.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$27,829/yr
Bangor University4,4(85)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 7.7% in Worldwide Creative and Critical Writing
The Creative and Critical Writing course at Bangor University provides you with the opportunity to work over an extended period on a collection of short stories, a novel or a collection of poems under the individual supervision of a writer actively publishing in your field.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$24,516/yr
School of Advanced Study, University of London5,0(1)
London, United Kingdom History
This History degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$22,439/yr
Dalhousie University4,1(60)
Halifax, Canada Top 4.1% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$3,354/yr