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1.9k PhD programmes in Humanities

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Johns Hopkins University4,5(42)
Baltimore, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

German

The German graduate curriculum at Johns Hopkins University is unique in its dual emphasis on critical theory and cultural phenomena from the seventeenth to twenty-first centuries. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$66,670/yr
Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University4,3(63)
Istanbul, Turkey

English Language and Literature

The English Language and Literature programme at the Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University aims to train experts, successful academics and literary critics in the field of literature.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$12,000/yr
Warnborough College4,8(4)
Online

Italian

The Warnborough College PhD programme in Italian considers some of the major literary figures who represent important milestones in the history of Italian Literature.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
3 years$6,690/yr
University of Ostrava4,5(8)
Ostrava, Czech Republic

English Philology

The doctoral study programme is intended for outstanding graduates of the consecutive (follow-up) English Philology master's degree and related programmes at the University of Ostrava. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$744/yr
The University of Exeter4,3(102)
Penryn, United Kingdom +1 Top 3% in Worldwide

Medieval Studies

Throughout the Medieval Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter, you will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of historical research.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus +3
4 years$32,658/yr
The University of Arizona4,2(48)
Tucson, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Spanish - Hispanic Linguistics

This Spanish - Hispanic Linguistics program from The University of Arizona is designed to train students to address a variety of scientific and scholarly questions pertaining to the study of the Spanish language from structural, societal, experimental, acquisitional, and pedagogical perspectives. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$23,400/yr
University of Helsinki4,4(49)
Helsinki, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Theology and Religious Studies

The Theology and Religious Studies PhD programme at the University of Helsinki offers a comprehensive cross-disciplinary exploration of biblical studies, church history, systematic theology, study of religions and practical theology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
The Courtauld Institute of Art5,0(2)
London, United Kingdom

Research Degree

Our internationally-renowned Research Degree programme at The Courtauld Institute of Art is one of the largest in the United Kingdom, hosting over 100 doctoral students at any one time on their paths toward a PhD. 

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,343/yr
University of Tennessee Knoxville4,5(15)
Knoxville, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Philosophy

Students will ordinarily hold an MA with a major in philosophy or an equivalent degree when entering the PhD program. However, highly qualified applicants without an advanced degree may be admitted directly to the PhD rather than MA program if that is their preference. The Philosophy program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$32,288/yr
McGill University4,4(95)
Montréal, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Linguistics

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Linguistics offered by the Department of Linguistics in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes specialized and well-researched learning opportunities. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$13,182/yr
The University of Exeter4,3(102)
Exeter, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Theology and Religion

The Theology and Religion MA by Res programme from The University of Exeter is a centre of excellence for teaching and research across a broad and diverse range of interests within the discipline.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$32,658/yr
The University of Exeter4,3(102)
Exeter, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Italian Studies

Throughout the Italian 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
The University of Arizona4,2(48)
Tucson, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Second Language Acquisition and Teaching

The Second Language Acquisition and Teaching program from The University of Arizona provides an instructional program to prepare researchers, teachers, curriculum specialists, and administrators at all levels of instruction who are concerned with aspects of second language acquisition, learning, and teaching. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$23,400/yr
The University of Exeter4,3(102)
Penryn, United Kingdom +1 Top 3% in Worldwide

Medical History

Through the Medical History PhD programme from The University of Exeter, you will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of historical research.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus +3
4 years$32,658/yr
University of Oxford4,1(106)
Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Literature and Arts

The DPhil in Literature and Arts at the University of Oxford is a part-time doctorate in the Humanities offered by the Department for Continuing Education, focusing on a subject in British cultural history, which falls between the 15th and 20th centuries.

Ph.D. Part-time On-campus
4 years$19,541/yr
University of Georgia4,1(51)
Athens, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

English

Our PhD English program at University of Georgia is primarily intended for those pursuing a career in college and university teaching and research. We offer a variety of courses that signal our recognition of intellectual and disciplinary change as well as our commitment to traditional literary history.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 yearsTuition not available
University of Georgia4,1(51)
Athens, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Linguistics

The discipline of Linguistics at University of Georgia is the scientific analysis of the complex systems of language. It embraces phonology and phonetics, morphology, syntax, and semantics in the synchronic and diachronic study of contemporary as well as ancient languages.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Regent University4,4(7)
Online

Renewal Theology

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Renewal Theology at Regent University, delivered online with a two-week on-campus residency in Virginia Beach each fall semester, allows you to obtain your doctoral degree while remaining within your life or career context.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
7 years$5,742/yr
Durham University4,3(35)
Durham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Classics and Ancient History

The Classics and Ancient History programme offered by Durham University supports advanced scholarly investigation in the ancient world through independent doctoral study.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$35,396/yr
University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

German Languages and Literatures

The German Languages and Literatures program at the University of Pennsylvania takes a forward-looking perspective on developments in the field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$44,792/yr

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