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1.9k PhD programmes in Humanities

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University at Buffalo4,4(40)
Buffalo, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Spanish Language and Literature

The Spanish Language and Literature programe at the University at Buffalo, trains students to develop new knowledge about the languages, literatures and cultures of the Romance languages, as well as the cultures and diasporic communities with which they have remained in sustained contact.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,740/yr
Case Western Reserve University4,5(15)
Cleveland Heights, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

English

Students admitted to the English PhD at Case Western Reserve University after completing an MA must complete 24 hours of coursework. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$55,584/yr
The University of Iowa4,0(4)
Iowa City, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Classics

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Classics at The University of Iowa requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit, including the courses listed below (18 s.h.).  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$32,776/yr
The Chinese University of Hong Kong3,8(12)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 1% in Worldwide

English (Literary Studies)

Students in the English (Literary Studies) programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong are required to write a research thesis which will make an original contribution to English literary studies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$6,312/yr
The University of Arizona4,2(48)
Tucson, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Language, Reading and Culture

The Language, Reading and Culture degree at The University of Arizona provides a vehicle for training specialists who wish to prepare themselves for leadership roles in reading or bilingual/ESL education, and those seeking advanced academic preparation in these areas. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$23,400/yr
The Chinese University of Hong Kong3,8(12)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 1% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Philosophy programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong began to be offered in 1966 and PhD programme in 1980s, and has since provided solid philosophical training to more than 200 postgraduate students. Many of them now serving the local and international academic communities through their dedication to teaching and research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,993/yr
University of Nova Gorica4,5(11)
Nova Gorica, Slovenia

Humanities

Humanities from University of Nova Gorica is based on intellectual exchange of foreign and Slovenian teaching staff, researchers, and students in the humanities and social sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,460/yr
University of Utah4,6(12)
Salt Lake City, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

History

This History program is offered at the University of Utah. The program of study is a list that contains all the coursework and research hours completed for the degree.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Strathclyde4,1(46)
Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

English

The English programme at University of Strathclyde covers all periods from the Renaissance to the present day. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,983/yr
University of South Bohemia in Ceské Budejovice (USB)4,0(23)
Ceské Budejovice, Czech Republic Top 20% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The doctoral study of philosophy at the USB Faculty of Theology is four years long, completed with obtaining the degree Ph.D. The programme is accredited in Czech and English.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Hamad Bin Khalifa University4,2(13)
Ar Rayyan, Qatar Top 15% in Worldwide

Humanities and Social Sciences

The Humanities and Social Sciences programme from Hamad Bin Khalifa University is the first degree of its kind in Qatar, and one of the few in the world providing students with the philosophical and technical grounding to design and tailor their own interdisciplinary program while being able to specialize through a dissertation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3½ years$11,764/yr
University of the National Education Commission, Krakow4,2(11)
Kraków, Poland

Literary Studies

In this Literary Studies programme at the University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, you will gain advanced, detailed knowledge related to this area of research.

Ph.D. Full-time Blended
4 yearsFree
University of Debrecen4,2(249)
Debrecen, Hungary Top 15% in Worldwide

History and Ethnology

The History and Ethnology degree from University of Debrecen provides possibilities to acquaint scientific (PhD degree) qualification in the area of two disciplines in Humanities.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$6,500/yr
The University of Exeter4,3(102)
Exeter, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Studies

Through the Interdisciplinary Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter all students have a primary and a secondary supervisor who provide regular, high quality advice, support and direction in their academic endeavours. You will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of research.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$32,658/yr
King's College London4,2(113)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Politics and Contemporary History

The Politics and Contemporary History programme offered by King's College London examines political institutions, policymaking, governance, and historical developments shaping Britain in the modern era.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$40,071/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

History

The History programme at Stellenbosch University entails the writing of a dissertation based on the results of independent original research on a specific research problem.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,304/yr
University of California, San Diego4,3(16)
San Diego, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Language and Communicative Disorders

The Language and Communicative Disorders program at the University of California, San Diego’s focus is the interdisciplinary study of language and communicative disorders. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$36,477/yr
University of California, Berkeley4,3(102)
Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

History of Art

The Department of History of Art at University of California, Berkeley offers a two-stage integrated master's and doctoral program (MA/PhD) in preparation for college teaching, writing, and specialized curatorial careers. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$13,140/yr
Manchester Metropolitan University4,3(143)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

History

The History programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University enables researchers to deepen their expertise and develop advanced research and practical skills through doctoral study in a range of historical fields.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$26,714/yr
University of Waterloo4,1(94)
Waterloo, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

English

The English programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in literary scholarship, rhetoric, digital media, and discourse analysis.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,481/yr

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