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1.9k PhD programmes in Humanities
University of Virginia4,3(35)
Charlottesville, United States Top 3% in Worldwide English Education
Close student-faculty mentorship and an emphasis on applied research prepare graduates of the Ph.D. in English Education program at University of Virginia for careers in university settings or at research organizations.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$34,302/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Corpus Linguistics
Corpus Linguistics at The Open University UK uses specialised software to draw out patterns from large bodies of digitised language data (corpora).
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,970/yr
University of Liverpool4,3(138)
Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Creative Writing
The Department of English at University of Liverpool conducts research in three main areas: literature, language, and Creative Writing.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$33,860/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Ancient Material Religion
Research in Ancient Material Religion at The Open University UK involves studying the material, visual and other sensory aspects of ancient cults and rituals, including sacred objects (e.g. statues of divinities, votive offerings, curse tablets), temple buildings and sanctuaries, and human and animal bodies.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,970/yr
University of Toronto4,1(290)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide Classics
The Department of Classics at the University of Toronto provides advanced training leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Classics in a wide range of areas: Greek and Latin Literature, Ancient (Greek and Roman) Philosophy, and Greek and Roman History.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,400/yr
University of Liverpool4,3(138)
Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide German
German research at University of Liverpool interests in MLC focus in depth on the twentieth century and contemporary period from a broad range of cultural, historical and linguistic perspectives.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$33,860/yr
Swansea University4,2(90)
Swansea, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Creative Writing
A PhD in Creative Writing at Swansea University enables you to pursue a substantial project led by your own passions and interests.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$25,779/yr
University of Illinois at Chicago4,2(20)
Chicago, United States Top 5% in Worldwide Hispanic Studies
The Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies at University of Illinois at Chicago offers work leading to degrees in Hispanic Studies at both the master’s and doctoral levels.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$9,376/yr
Tilburg University4,1(109)
Tilburg, Netherlands Top 6% in Worldwide Humanities and Digital Sciences
The Graduate School for Humanities and Digital Sciences at Tilburg University is an attractive environment where PhD candidates become skilled and responsible academics.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Södertörn University4,3(10)
Stockholm, Sweden Critical and Cultural Theory
The Critical and Cultural Theory programme offered by Södertörn University develops advanced research expertise in the analysis of cultural artefacts, practices, and theoretical frameworks.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Ethics
The Philosophy discipline at The Open University UK welcomes applications for graduate research work on Ethics.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,970/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Digital and Spatial Classics
The Digital and Spatial Classics strand of Classical Studies at The Open University UK is a dedicated interdisciplinary group that is pioneering new methodologies for investigating aspects of space and place in the ancient world.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,970/yr
University of Groningen4,4(109)
Groningen, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide Humanities
At Humanities from University of Groningen you will strive for excellence, not just for the benefit of your dissertation and the advancement of science, but also to launch your career, be it inside or outside of academia.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$2,297/yr
University of Aberdeen4,4(65)
Aberdeen, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide English
Exploring the literature and languages of the British Isles and America and beyond, from the earliest written sources to the present day with this English programme offered at the University of Aberdeen.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,985/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Romanticism and 19th Century Literature
English and Creative Writing is home to world-leading and field-defining research in the literature and culture of the Romantic period and long nineteenth century. This Romanticism and 19th Century Literature programme is offered at The Open University UK.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,970/yr
University of London4,1(69)
London, United Kingdom Commonwealth Studies
Undertaking doctoral Commonwealth Studies research at University of London allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$23,281/yr
University of Manitoba4,1(126)
Winnipeg, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide Religion
Students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Religion program at the University of Manitoba will develop a higher degree of specialization and advanced training in research and application. Our program has graduated students in biblical studies, history of Christianity, world religions, women and religion, hermeneutics and other religion and culture fields.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,450/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide Ancient Culture Studies
This Ancient Culture Studies degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,603/yr
Middlesex University4,1(117)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide Doctor of Professional Studies
The Doctor of Professional Studies programme at Middlesex University is open to experienced practitioners from all professional areas who bring a high level of curiosity and passion to their commitment to make a positive difference to their sector/field. It is designed to help the individual practitioner respond to the complex, high level challenges that show up in their context.
Ph.D. Part-time Online
3 years$12,088/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide Greek
This Greek degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,603/yr