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History
The University of Toledo master’s and doctoral programs in History are committed to the values of a liberal arts education.
Historical and Systematic Theology
The Historical and Systematic Theology programme at Charles University offers doctoral study in the history of Christianity and systematic theology, combining historical and conceptual approaches to theological research.
Doctor of Philosophy
Focus on a research area in depth, receive substantial training in a range of research approaches and write a thesis that will demonstrate your understanding of how to develop a critical academic argument, all with this Doctor of Philosophy programme at Edge Hill University.
Evangelical Lutheran Theology
Doctoral studies in Evangelical Lutheran Theology at Comenius University Bratislava are based on an individual study plan under the guidance of a supervisor and evaluated by a committee. The individual study plan consists of a study and scientific part, it is drawn up by the supervisor and approved by the committee.
Stuart History
The PhD in Stuart History at University of Buckingham – which incorporates the history of the Civil War and the English Republic (1649-1660) – is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral viva voce examination.
Creative Writing
This Creative Writing programme at University of Plymouth is one of the longest running in the UK, with a history reaching back to the late 1990s.
Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences)
This Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences) PhD degree from The University of Notre Dame Australia is individually designed and built around the methodological requirements of the research and the nature of the topic to be investigated; we consider your background.
Global History of Empires
Embark on a captivating academic journey with the University of Turin's distinguished Doctoral Program in Global History of Empires.
Slavic Languages and Literatures
The Ph.D. Program in Slavic Languages and Literatures at University of Washington requires completion of 90 credits, and includes five components — coursework, completion of a graduate certificate, general exams, the dissertation, and the final exam.
Linguistics
The Linguistics programme at Rutgers University is structured by the guiding idea that linguistics is a unified discipline, with cross-fertilization between sub-disciplines a major source of growth and innovation.
Latin
This Latin programme is offered by the Department of Language, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg.
History
Whether examining North Korean foreign policy or tracing the Ku Klux Klan’s penetration of 20th century American culture, our doctoral History candidates at George Washington University are immersed in the research and writing of history based on the critical examination of sources.
Liberal Studies
The Liberal Studies, Doctorate from University of Memphis student follows a unique course of study, students work with academic advisors to develop a curriculum proposal that satisfies both the interdisciplinary intent of the DLS program and the Graduate School's requirements for graduation. Students may choose to create a campus or online course of study.
Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching (Online)
The Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching (Online) programme from University of Nottingham offers a fascinating opportunity to study the interaction between language and the real world.
Philosophy by Distance Learning
The Philosophy by Distance Learning programme from University of Nottingham, offers one of the most pluralistic and active research communities in the UK and invite applications from enthusiastic and committed PhD students.
Theatre
The Theatre program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia has a distinguished history that began shortly after 1900 when a small group of aspiring thespians resolved to enhance the cultural life of the campus by producing plays in an abandoned dining room in Lathrop Hall.
English and American Literature (Individual Doctorate)
The English and American Literature (Individual Doctorate) program from University of Zurich requires participants to conduct independent research, write a PhD thesis, and to perform coursework.
English
English from University of California, Berkeley is designed to assure that students are familiar with a wide range of literary forms, critical approaches, and scholarly methods.
Italian
The Department offers a doctoral program in Italian Studies that gives students an opportunity to achieve a high level of scholarly competence and to develop the capacity to contribute original knowledge to the field. The Italian programme is offered by The Ohio State University.
Comparative Literature
The Field of Comparative Literature at Cornell University offers a Ph.D. degree in all major areas of literary study and on literary and cultural theory. Because the field is small (about twenty students), it is possible to plan diverse and interdisciplinary programs of study.