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1.9k PhD programmes in Humanities
Brunel University of London4,0(132)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide English
English at Brunel University of London has gone from strength to strength over the last decade to the point where it is now regularly ranked in the top ten English departments in the UK in the Guardian league tables.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,522/yr
Bangor University4,4(73)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Welsh History
Practice your research skills surrounded by peers and professors who share your passion. Join the Welsh History programme offered at Bangor University.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$24,958/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(75)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide Philosophy
The PhD in Philosophy at Victoria University of Wellington addresses questions about truth, beauty, and justice, and about what's real and what's important. Make your own contribution to these fundamental questions through advanced study in Philosophy.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Maynooth University4,2(50)
Maynooth, Ireland Top 4% in Worldwide Medieval Irish
The aim of this Medieval Irish programme from Maynooth University is to provide students with a professional training in advanced academic research in early Irish literature, language and history, to deepen their knowledge in specific areas of these, and to endow them with the research skills appropriate to work in this field.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$16,186/yr
University of Nicosia4,2(154)
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$5,966/yr
University of Pécs4,1(212)
Pécs, Hungary Top 6% in Worldwide British, Irish, and American Literatures in English PhD
The PhD program in British, Irish, and American Literatures at the University of Pécs provides advanced training in literary history, theory, and cultural studies. Completed over four years (eight semesters), it combines coursework, individual research, and academic activities. Students must pass a comprehensive exam and complete and publicly defend a doctoral dissertation.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Reading4,2(31)
Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$32,986/yr
Cardiff University4,5(168)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Religious and Theological Studies
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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$36,021/yr
University of Birmingham4,2(51)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Classics and Ancient History
The Classics and Ancient History course at the University of Birmingham covers a huge range of areas, with a focus on Egyptian, Roman and Greek societies across all the periods of classical antiquity.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,555/yr
Newcastle University4,2(81)
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Speech and Language Sciences
Within this Speech and Language Sciences PhD programme from Newcastle University as a postgraduate researcher you will carry out a major research project working with supervisors who are experts in your field.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,537/yr
University of Huddersfield4,3(51)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide History
This History PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, and to make an original contribution to knowledge.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$25,228/yr
University of Birmingham4,2(51)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide History
Delve into British, European and world history from c.500 to the present day. Shape the future of historical research when you join the Department of History. Learn more at the History programme from University of Birmingham.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,555/yr
Cardiff University4,5(168)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$36,021/yr
University of Bristol4,3(102)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Religion and Theology
The Department of Religion and Theology has a thriving and innovative research culture and includes leading researchers in the thought and practice of Buddhism, Christianity, East Asian Religions, Judaism, Islam, Philosophy of Religion, Theology and Ethics. University of Bristol offers the Religion and Theology programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$29,545/yr
London Metropolitan University4,2(118)
London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy programme from London Metropolitan University is conducted purely by research. Each PhD is the unique development of your individual research project, performed under the guidance of at least two supervisory members of staff with expertise in the research area.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$23,609/yr
Lancaster University4,2(61)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide English Literature and Creative Writing
This English Literature and Creative Writing course from Lancaster University was developed to meet the needs of students exploring the interface between critical and creative modes of research and writing.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 yearsTuition not available
SOAS University of London4,1(36)
London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Philosophy
The Philosophy programme from SOAS University of London offers a vibrant, stimulating, and interdisciplinary research environment.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,555/yr
University of Leicester4,2(85)
Leicester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Archaeology and Ancient History
Students of Archaeology and Ancient History programme of the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7 years part time.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$27,252/yr
University of the Sunshine Coast4,1(13)
Sippy Downs, Australia +2 Top 5% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +3
4 years$21,935/yr
University of Chester4,4(61)
Chester, United Kingdom Languages and Cultures
The Department of Languages and Cultures at the University of Chester is committed to high level research in a wide range of language-based cultural studies.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$21,082/yr