1.9k PhD programmes in Humanities

University of Birmingham4,3(46)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% 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$31,529/yr

University of Southampton4,4(94)

Southampton, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

Join our researchers working on the history of philosophy, aesthetics, epistemology, ethics, and language, logic and metaphysics in the Philosophy programme from University of Southampton.

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

2 years$27,094/yr

Cardiff University4,6(159)

Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Critical and Cultural Theory

Students on the PhD Critical and Cultural Theory from Cardiff University, receive supervision from academic staff with a long-standing commitment to excellence and diversity in research, who work at the forefront of pioneering research in critical and cultural theory.

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

3 years$35,991/yr

University of Chester4,3(63)

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$21,065/yr

Aston University4,3(96)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

Social Sciences and Humanities

The Social Sciences and Humanities programme at Aston University welcomes applications for the doctoral programme in any of the research areas covered by the School.

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

3 years$22,363/yr

University of Bristol4,3(95)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Medieval Studies

Bristol's importance as medieval England's second city and a major maritime port for trade and exploration makes it an excellent setting for interdisciplinary intellectual exchange. University of Bristol offers the Medieval Studies programme.

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

4 years$29,521/yr

Queen Mary University of London4,1(113)

London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

The Department of Comparative Literature at Queen Mary University of London ranks among the leading centres for research and study in Comparative Literature in London.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$31,071/yr

Sunway University4,3(25)

Subang Jaya, Malaysia Top 15% in Worldwide

Philosophy (Business)

This Philosophy (Business) programme at the Sunway University qualification sets graduates apart as having developed an exhaustive understanding of a selected focus area in the discipline of business studies, placing graduates at the forefront of their chosen field of research.

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

3 years$15,547/yr

Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)

Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide

PhD in Chinese

Enrich your understanding of China’s ancient culture, literature and society, and enhance your command of the PhD in Chinese language at Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

University of Gloucestershire4,2(27)

Online

Theology and Religious Studies

This Theology and Religious Studies degree from University of Gloucestershire offers a multitude of opportunities, depending on your discipline, interests, and experience.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online

4 years$18,097/yr

Bangor University4,4(85)

Bangor, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Celtic Studies

The PhD programmes are usually 3 years of full-time study with a 60,000 to 100,000 word thesis being submitted at the end of the third year. The Celtic Studies programme is offered at Bangor University.

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

2 years$24,938/yr

University of West London4,4(66)

London, United Kingdom

English Literature

This English Literature course from the University of West London offers a PhD by individual research within the areas of expertise of the School’s teaching staff.

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

4 years$21,568/yr

University of Chester4,3(63)

Chester, United Kingdom

History and Archaeology

The Department of History and Archaeology at the University of Chester is committed to high-quality research in the fields of history, archaeology and heritage.

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

3 years$21,065/yr

Maynooth University4,1(51)

Maynooth, Ireland Top 15% in Worldwide

English

The English programme is offered at Maynooth University. Candidates take 50 credits over three years.

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

4 years$15,732/yr

University of Surrey4,4(64)

Guildford, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Literary and Cultural Studies

Here at the University of Surrey while studying the Literary and Cultural Studies, you’ll join a cosmopolitan, multilingual and multicultural community of students and scholars.

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

4 years$29,386/yr

University of Dundee4,1(73)

Dundee, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

History

The University of Dundee offers a range of taught and research-based postgraduate History degrees in British, European and American history from the early modern period to the present which attract full-time and part-time postgraduate students from the UK and overseas.

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

3 years$30,545/yr

University of Leicester4,2(93)

Leicester, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

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.

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

4 years$24,264/yr

Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)

Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

Lancaster University4,3(65)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Theatre Studies

This Theatre Studies course from Lancaster University could focus on one of a wide range of topics within Theatre Studies or on a subject that crosses different disciplines.

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

3 years$30,491/yr

Bangor University4,4(85)

Bangor, United Kingdom Top 8% 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$24,938/yr