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1.9k PhD programmes in Humanities
Dalhousie University4,1(58)
Halifax, Canada Top 5% 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$3,404/yr
Australian Catholic University (ACU)4,2(23)
Melbourne, Australia +5 Top 8% in Worldwide Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy course offered at Australian Catholic University (ACU) aims to develop knowledge and critical skills in reading and interpreting the historical, cultural, literary, philosophical and educational tradition in its making, and in its effects on the present, from the point of view of the category of “humanism”.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,328/yr
University of Huddersfield4,4(43)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 15% 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$25,207/yr
Dalhousie University4,1(58)
Halifax, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide History
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in History programme offers you the opportunity to gain perspective on the present through study of the past. Completing this programme opens doors to a number of career opportunities.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$3,404/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide PhD in Greek
Enhance your understanding of the ancient world by reading, translating and interpreting ancient Greek texts at the Victoria University of Wellington with the PhD in Greek degree. You’ll study the language at an advanced level, helping you gain insights you can only get from reading the original.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
SOAS University of London4,0(32)
London, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide History
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.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$31,529/yr
University of Bristol4,3(95)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Comparative Literatures and Cultures
Research in Comparative Literatures and Cultures sits within the School of Modern Languages and builds on two areas of strength within the school: transnational studies and intermediality. University of Bristol offers the Comparative Literatures and Cultures programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$29,521/yr
University of Leicester4,2(93)
Leicester, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide History
History at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$24,264/yr
Cardiff University4,6(159)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Conservation
Based in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion from Cardiff University, you join a vibrant academic and research community, proud of our reputation for training the next generation of researchers on this Conservation programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,991/yr
University of Surrey4,4(64)
Guildford, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide Translation and Interpreting
The research in the Translation and Interpreting programme at the University of Surrey reflects the evolving nature of the discipline, encompassing human, machine-assisted and translation, novel modalities of audiovisual translation, and innovative practices in interpreting.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$28,308/yr
Bangor University4,4(85)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide English Literature
The English Literature 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$24,938/yr
Cardiff University4,6(159)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide 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.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,577/yr
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)4,2(39)
Sydney, Australia Top 2% in Worldwide Traditional
The Traditional course from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) will induct you into the academic life, and help you become an expert in an area you are passionate about.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Lancaster University4,3(65)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Creative Writing
This Creative Writing course from Lancaster University has a long and distinguished history which dates back to 1970, meaning that, in the UK, we were there at the very beginning of the discipline. And we remain at the fore with prize-winning authors as tutors, and students who go on to publish their work both while with us and after.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$30,491/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide PhD in Italian
Develop an advanced command of the Italian language and take an in-depth look at PhD in Italian society, literature and culture at Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Surrey4,4(64)
Guildford, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide Linguistics
The Linguistics research at the University of Surrey reflects the evolving nature of the discipline, encompassing a critical understanding of technology-enabled language mediation as well as quality, ethical and social dimensions of a fast-evolving language services industry.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$28,308/yr
University of Birmingham4,3(46)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies
Take the next step with the Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies programme at the University of Birmingham. At Birmingham, you’ll be a part of the UK’s only research centre to unite these disciplines.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,529/yr
University of Bristol4,3(95)
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$29,521/yr
School of Advanced Study, University of London5,0(1)
London, United Kingdom 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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$23,495/yr
University of York4,2(99)
York, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide History
The History programme from University of York is aimed at students who have already completed a Masters degree in History or a related field.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,171/yr