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1.9k PhD programmes in Humanities
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
University of Texas at Dallas4,4(8)
Richardson, United States Top 6% in Worldwide Literature
The graduate program in Literature at University of Texas at Dallas brings together scholars, creative writers and translators who share a commitment to transnational and interdisciplinary approaches to literary study and practice.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
5 years$33,924/yr
Monash University Malaysia4,5(6)
Subang Jaya, Malaysia Arts and Social Sciences
Be part of a proud tradition of research excellence. The Arts and Social Sciences programme is offered at Monash University Malaysia.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$13,118/yr
University of Essex4,2(88)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Translation Studies (Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling)
Within the Department of Language and Linguistics, you will be allocated a supervisor whose role it is to guide you through the different stages of your research degree. In some cases, you may have joint supervision by two members of the staff. Learn more with the Translation Studies (Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling) programme from University of Essex.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,549/yr
University of Kansas4,6(8)
Lawrence, United States Top 5% in Worldwide Creative Writing
A rigorous program from University of Kansas that combines creative writing and literary studies, the Ph.D. in Creative Writing prepares graduates for both scholarly and creative publication and teaching. With faculty guidance, students admitted to the Ph.D. program may tailor their programs to their goals and interests.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$20,108/yr
University of Jyväskylä4,2(17)
Jyväskylä, Finland Top 7% in Worldwide Social Sciences and Philosophy (KYC)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. The Doctor of Social Sciences (D.Soc.Sc.) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. University of Jyväskylä offers the Social Sciences and Philosophy (KYC) programme.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
London School of Economics and Political Science4,3(73)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Economic History
We have one of the world's largest groups of economic history researchers. We encourage different approaches and wide chronological and geographical coverage. Learn more at the Economic History programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$33,793/yr
Academy of Performing Arts4,0(2)
Bratislava, Slovakia Music and Dance Art
This Music and Dance Art programme from Academy of Performing Arts enables the most talented and well-rounded graduates of the master’s programme to further develop their artistic abilities, deepen their knowledge in the field of artistic reflection, and create comprehensive perspectives and outcomes in the field of artistic research.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,575/yr
Charles University4,3(112)
Prague, Czech Republic Top 5% in Worldwide Applied Ethics
The Applied Ethics programme offered at Charles University is about systematic training in critical reflection on one's and others' attitudes, recognizing hidden assumptions and prejudices and overlooked ethical issues.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$781/yr
University of Essex4,2(88)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Sociolinguistics
They offer supervision for the PhD Sociolinguistics from University of Essex in the areas of: conversation analysis, language variation and change, dialects and language contact, gender differentiation in language, multilingualism, intercultural pragmatics, language maintenance and shift, Pidgin and Creole linguistics, and language and human rights.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,549/yr
Rose Bruford College3,0(1)
Sidcup, United Kingdom Research Degree MPhil/PhD
MPhil/PhD Research Degree Programme in collaboration with the University of East London.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 Blended
3 yearsTuition not available
Uppsala University4,2(113)
Visby, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide Empirical-Practical Studies of Religion and Theology
Within the subject area Empirical-Practical Studies of Religion and Theology doctoral studies can be applied for with two different specialisations: Sociology of religion and Practical theology. Within both doctoral students at Uppsala University can choose a didactics of religion profile.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Uppsala University4,2(113)
Visby, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide Literature
Research in Literature at Uppsala University consists of the study of the history of literature as well as literary theory and method.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Uppsala University4,2(113)
Visby, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide Ethics
Ethics at the Faculty of Theology at Uppsala University is at the intersection between research within religious studies and philosophical analysis of morality.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Durham University4,3(35)
Durham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Modern Languages and Cultures
The Modern Languages and Cultures programme at Durham University provides an excellent environment for postgraduate research. Students undertake work on a wide range of topics, including translation, literature, theatre, cinema, and photography, while participating in various postgraduate activities such as dialogue days and research seminars
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,396/yr
University of Nottingham4,2(105)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Russian and East European Studies
Could your exploration of Russian and East European Studies at University of Nottingham, cultures and histories influence how future scholars understand the importance of this region?
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,595/yr
Concordia University Montréal4,1(90)
Montréal, Canada Top 8% in Worldwide Humanities
The PhD in Humanities, based in the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Society and Culture (CISSC), can be undertaken in many areas of interdisciplinary expertise at Concordia University Montréal.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$15,822/yr
University of Nottingham4,2(105)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Creative Writing
A PhD in Creative Writing at University of Nottingham is mainly made up of independent study, with supervision meetings spread throughout the year.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$34,394/yr
Brown University4,6(16)
Providence, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Egyptology and Assyriology
Brown University is one of the premier institutions for the study of Egyptology and Assyriology and the history of ancient science.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$71,700/yr
Carnegie Mellon University4,3(25)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Language and Information Technology
The Ph.D. in Language and Information Technology at Carnegie Mellon University focuses on developing the next generation of scientific and entrepreneurial leaders.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$51,250/yr