191 PhD programmes in Language Studies in Europe

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

An emphasis on the contemporary characterises research in the Italian subject group at the University of Liverpool.

Within the Languages and Cultures programme from University of Essex we aim to provide our research students with work and storage space, including laboratory facilities and access to online bibliographies, corpora and other resources.

Our research on Turkic Languages at Uppsala University focuses on philological and linguistic investigations of historical and modern Turkic languages with the broadest possible coverage.

Studying for your PhD in the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies at University of Leeds means that you'll become an expert in a specialist area and develop high-quality research skills, which will prepare you for further research projects in addition to pursuing specialist career paths.

The Languages programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University enables researchers to deepen their expertise and develop advanced research and practical skills across modern languages, translation, linguistics, and intercultural studies.

The English and Creative Writing degree at University of Roehampton aims to provide its research students with the opportunity to study in a stimulating, responsive, supportive environment, which fosters independent, critical thinking.

Take the opportunity to pursue an individual research project of your choosing full-time or part-time, with expert guidance and personal supervision from a member of the English team in English course at University of Plymouth.

From Medieval and Renaissance writing to the 18th century to the present, from the novel to poetry to modernism, postmodernism and the contemporary scene – English at the University of Sussex is strongly committed to the interdisciplinary study of literature.

Abertay’s Division of Psychology and Forensic Sciences has a strong and active role in delivering research degrees, including those in partnership with the NHS, local education authorities, Police Scotland, and the business and digital technology communities. This PhD in Developmental Psychology and Language Learning is offered at Abertay University.

Beyond their individual projects, our students are fully engaged in the rich intellectual life of our subject area and the School of Critical Studies, organizing reading groups and conferences, participating in colloquia, and, from the second year of study, contributing to undergraduate teaching. We offer a English Literature degree at the University of Glasgow.

In the Modern Languages and Cultures programme from the University of Glasgow, we have expertise and supervision in language, culture, sociolinguistics, literature and history for the subjects of French, German, Hispanic, Italian and Slavonic Studies, alongside a strong postgraduate community in Comparative Literature and Translation Studies.

Could your passion for German language, culture and history help us better understand the world in which we live in today? Discover more with this German programme from University of Nottingham.

The Modern Languages programme of the University of Strathclyde has full-time staff in French, Italian, Spanish and Translation studies who can offer you great expertise and supervision in your area of research.

As well as specialist one-to-one tuition for the duration of your PhD, you will enjoy the additional support of a dedicated Research Advisor. The Languages, Literatures and Cultures programme is offered at the Royal Holloway University of London.

Cognitive Science of Language from University of Nova Gorica provides high quality training of young researchers in Linguistics in the context of contemporary Cognitive Science.

The Cognitive Science and Language course from Rovira i Virgili University aims to train students to carry out high-quality advanced research.

A PhD in English from Birmingham City University, will help you to develop research skills that support professional practice, research and/or academic careers. You will work closely with a team of specialist academics in your chosen field, and receive excellent support tailored to your individual needs. 

The English Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter covers all areas of Victorian Britain and the Empire: culture (high Victorian and fin de siecle literature, gender, and sexuality); science (biology and economics); technology (print, optical and sound media). 

 This World and Comparative Literature PhD programme from The University of Exeter seeks to cross the borders and bridge the distances between languages, literatures and cultures.