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1.9k PhD programmes in Humanities

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Texas Christian University4,6(18)
Fort Worth, United States

Rhetoric and Composition

Examine language through a critical lens to better understand argument, persuasion and effective writing with this Rhetoric and Composition degree at Texas Christian University. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$39,780/yr
University of Pittsburgh4,1(7)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Critical and Cultural Studies

Organized by the theoretical and interdisciplinary emphasis of critical and cultural studies, the Critical and Cultural Studies doctoral program at the University of Pittsburgh fosters challenging and inventive work in the ongoing project of English studies, broadly conceived.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$47,378/yr
Stockholm University4,0(89)
Stockholm, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Classical Languages

The Classical Languages programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in ancient Greek and Latin texts through linguistic and philological analysis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,1(61)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 3% in Worldwide

Literature

The Literature programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in literary texts, reading cultures, and interpretive traditions.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Uppsala University4,2(113)
Visby, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Finno-Ugric Languages

Staff at the Finno-Ugric Languages section of the Department of Modern Languages at Uppsala University have wide interests covering the whole Finno-Ugric language family, ranging from Scandinavia to Siberia.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,1(61)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 3% in Worldwide

Classical Archaeology and Ancient History

The Classical Archaeology and Ancient History programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in the ancient Mediterranean world and its material and textual cultures.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,1(61)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 3% in Worldwide

Greek

The Greek programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Greek language, literature, and philological studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Tilburg University4,1(107)
Tilburg, Netherlands Top 6% in Worldwide

Theology

The Graduate School for Theology at Tilburg University organizes the instruction of PhD researchers. Within the Graduate School several facilities are in place to support PhD researchers.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,1(61)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 3% in Worldwide

Romance Languages

The Romance Languages programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Romance linguistics, literary scholarship, and cultural analysis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Liverpool4,3(139)
Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

The defining strength of research carried out in Comparative Literature at University of Liverpool is the multidisciplinary nature of projects with a global reach and informed by an ethos that challenges rigid disciplinary boundaries and consolidated practices. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$33,872/yr
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine4,8(12)
London, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Doctor of Philosophy

Th Doctor of Philosophy programmes at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine are aimed at students who anticipate a career in which research plays a major role and who want to focus on an independent piece of research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,649/yr
Charles University4,3(112)
Prague, Czech Republic Top 5% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$557/yr
Charles University4,3(112)
Prague, Czech Republic Top 5% in Worldwide

Biblical Theology

The Biblical Theology programme at Charles University focuses on advanced research in biblical texts, traditions, and their interpretation within historical and theological contexts.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$557/yr
University of Groningen4,4(108)
Groningen, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Comparative Study of Religion

The foremost research aim of the Comparative Study of Religion department at University of Groningen is to advance the multidisciplinary and critical study of religion. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Kent4,0(58)
Canterbury, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Narrative Non-Fiction - Practice as Research

Your work will make an original contribution in the field of creative non-fiction and contribute new knowledge within, and occasionally beyond, the humanities. Alongside this you will produce a situating document that contextualises the text's ideas, placing it within its own practice, precursors and traditions.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,329/yr
Simon Fraser University4,1(86)
Burnaby, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide

English

The Department of English at Simon Fraser University has a selective PhD program. The first two years of the program are designed to provide a necessary grounding for students before they pursue their particular thesis project. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4½ years$3,044/yr
University of Denver4,8(5)
Denver, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

English and Literary Arts - Creative Writing

As one of the top creative writing doctoral programs in the country, we offer motivated poetry and fiction writers the chance to refine their creative work while building a portfolio of literary criticism and scholarly writing. We offer a English and Literary Arts - Creative Writing degree at the University of Denver.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$22,088/yr
University of Liverpool4,3(139)
Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at University of Liverpool seeks to maintain the highest standard in research excellence while pursuing fruitful civic engagements, collaborative relationships and opportunities for knowledge exchange and research impact.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$33,872/yr
University of Sussex4,0(78)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Philosophy

We're proud of our excellent research and high-quality supervision in a broad range of subjects and a variety of traditions. This Philosophy programme is offered at the University of Sussex.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,400/yr
University of London4,1(69)
London, United Kingdom

Historical Research

Undertaking doctoral Historical Research research at University of London allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$22,624/yr

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