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1.9k PhD programmes in Humanities

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Concordia University Montréal4,1(90)
Montréal, Canada Top 8% in Worldwide

History

The PhD in History at Concordia University Montréal allows you to gain expertise in a broad range of topics, including law and society, media and popular culture, and transnationalism and empire. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$15,816/yr
New York University4,3(115)
New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies

Students in the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies doctoral program at New York University concentrate their studies in one of the three tracks which the department offers.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$33,595/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(195)
Vancouver, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Teaching English as a Second Language

The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) degree at University of British Columbia examines the social, linguistic, educational, cognitive, cultural and political processes affecting the teaching, learning, assessment, and use of English as an additional language locally and globally.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$7,000/yr
University of Leeds4,4(54)
Leeds, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

History

Our History PhD course at University of Leeds will allow you to become an expert in a specialist area and provide you with an opportunity to gain high-quality research training.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,740/yr
University of Nottingham4,2(105)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Linguistics (Modern Languages)

A Linguistics (Modern Languages) PhD from University of Nottingham allows you to research a linguistic topic related to one or more modern languages. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,606/yr
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,5(28)
Urbana, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Music - Performance and Literature

At the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, we offer a Music - Performance and Literature degree.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$32,204/yr
Karlstad University4,3(8)
Karlstad, Sweden

History

The curriculum for doctoral studies in History at the Karlstad University emphasises history as a critical discipline in the humanities with a research focus on modern and early modern history.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Ethics and Legal Studies

The Wharton Ethics and Legal Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Pennsylvania focuses on the study of ethics and law in business. It is designed to prepare graduates for tenure-track careers in university teaching and research at leading business schools, and law schools.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$44,792/yr
Brown University4,6(16)
Providence, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

English

Brown University's graduate program in English offers professional training in literary research, theory, criticism and the teaching of literature and writing.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$71,700/yr
Texas A&M University4,1(17)
College Station, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

History

The Ph.D. in History at Texas A&M University is a research‑intensive program for students called to explore the past and share its insights with the world.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$16,217/yr
University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(9)
Madison, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at University of Wisconsin Madison offers work leading to the doctor of philosophy with a major in philosophy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,732/yr
City St George's, University of London4,7(13)
London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

English

The English PhD programme at City St George's, University of London allows you to study in a vibrant academic environment in London where you can emerge as an independent scholar producing original research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$19,107/yr
Imperial4,2(44)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Spanish Studies

For those who wish to improve their command of a foreign language or to embark on a new one, day and evening classes at all levels from beginners to advanced are available within the college. We offer a Spanish Studies degree at the Imperial. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,408/yr
University of Otago4,0(102)
Dunedin, New Zealand Top 5% in Worldwide

Classics

Classics at the University of Otago is the study of the civilisations of ancient Greece, Rome and the Mediterranean world. These civilisations have had an immense influence on the development of the modern world – on words and ideas, religion, literature, art and architecture, drama and philosophy. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$22,910/yr
University of St Andrews4,4(24)
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The St Andrews and Stirling Graduate programme in Philosophy (SASP) is taught by the Philosophy departments at the University of St Andrews and the University of Stirling, which together form Scotland’s premier centre for Philosophy and one of the top Philosophy programmes in the United Kingdom.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$28,821/yr
Charles University4,3(112)
Prague, Czech Republic Top 5% in Worldwide

Historical Sociology

This Historical Sociology programme offered at Charles University aims to advance research activities and pedagogical training of experts focusing on issues of long-term social processes and trends that significantly impact contemporary societies' lives.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$780/yr
University of Cyberjaya
Cyberjaya, Malaysia

Philosophy

Designed for mature working professionals and aspiring scholars, this Philosophy programme from University of Cyberjaya equips you with the critical thinking, analytical, and investigative skills needed to drive innovation and make meaningful contributions to academia and industry.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$2,134/yr
The University of Lancashire4,0(37)
Preston, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

English Literature, American Studies and Creative Writing

On our MA by Research or PhD in English Literature, American Studies and Creative Writing at The University of Lancashire you'll research your chosen topic in depth, guided by an experienced team of expert supervisors.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$25,721/yr
University of Cape Town4,2(164)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Political Studies

We offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Political Studies at the University of Cape Town.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,642/yr
University of St Andrews4,4(24)
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

English

Study a wide range of English, Scottish, Irish, American and world literature from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day at the University of St Andrews School of English.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$28,821/yr

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