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1.9k PhD programmes in Humanities
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
Keele University4,3(14)
Keele, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide History
Keele historians are enthusiastic, reflective and ambitious scholars. We offer a phd degree in History at the Keele University.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$23,848/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Legal History
The Open University UK Law School’s Legal History research cluster brings together researchers who investigate and publish on a variety of areas of legal history, including members from outside the school.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,970/yr
Memorial University of Newfoundland4,1(53)
St. John's, Canada Top 9% in Worldwide Linguistics
The Department of Linguistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland maintains strong links between teaching and research, with emphasis on data-driven, theoretically informed inquiry into aboriginal languages, language variation and change, and language acquisition.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,186/yr
University of Aberdeen4,4(65)
Aberdeen, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Divinity
Steeped in history, the study of Divinity and Theology has been undertaken since the foundation of the University of Aberdeen on 1495.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,985/yr
Queen's University Belfast4,2(80)
Belfast, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Linguistics
The Linguistics programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced expertise in language structure, variation, policy, and communication, preparing researchers to investigate how languages function, evolve, and shape social and cultural interactions.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,523/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
Southern Cross University4,2(6)
Sydney, Australia Top 15% in Worldwide Doctor of Philosophy
Make a significant and original contribution to your field of expertise with a Doctor of Philosophy at Southern Cross University.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3½ years$21,878/yr
University of Hertfordshire4,3(107)
Hatfield, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Creative Writing
A Creative Writing thesis at the University of Hertfordshire takes the form of an original full-length creative work and a critical work on a subject or subjects integral to the creative component.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,203/yr
Uppsala University4,2(113)
Visby, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide Sinology (Chinese)
Chinese language and literature as a research discipline is called Sinology. It emerged as a philological discipline but has in recent times expanded to encompass China-related research in the humanities and social sciences. This Sinology (Chinese) programme is offered at Uppsala University.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Leiden University4,1(107)
Leiden, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide Humanities
The Leiden University Graduate School of Humanities offers advanced degrees spanning the humanities, ranging from linguistics to literature, cultures, arts, history, philosophy and societies worldwide.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$446/yr
Carleton University4,4(75)
Ottawa, Canada Top 8% in Worldwide Ethics and Public Affairs
Students in the Ethics and Public Affairs (EPAF) PhD program at Carleton University will gain a comprehensive understanding of options for solving particular public issues in many different areas.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$11,002/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide 20th Century and Contemporary Literatures
English and Creative Writing at The Open University UK supports research in a wide range of writings in this 20th Century and Contemporary Literatures programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,970/yr
Memorial University of Newfoundland4,1(53)
St. John's, Canada Top 9% in Worldwide Philosophy
Memorial University of Newfoundland's Department of Philosophy offers a thriving intellectual community where students are invited to explore the nature and problems of human existence and human thought.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,186/yr
University of Warwick4,3(132)
Coventry, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Philosophy and Literature
The Philosophy and Literature PhD is a leading programme at University of Warwick, suiting students who thrive on independent, interdisciplinary study. You will undertake a substantial research project as part of an active research community, supervised by experts. Study Philosophy with English or Modern Languages.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,621/yr
Umea University4,6(27)
Umeå, Sweden Top 6% in Worldwide Linguistics
The Linguistics programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in language structure, spoken and written communication, linguistic change, text analysis, language use, cultural heritage, multilingual societies, and the role of language in social relations.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Aberdeen4,4(65)
Aberdeen, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Religious Studies
Religious Studies at University of Aberdeen focuses on explaining the origin and function of religion and not on evaluating the truth of the beliefs of religion.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,985/yr
University of St Andrews4,4(24)
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Languages and Culture
The School of Modern Languages has an exceptionally broad variety of research interests ranging from the medieval period to the present day and engages with literatures and cultures around the world. This Languages and Cultures programme is offered at the University of St Andrews.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$28,811/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