466 PhD programmes in Language Studies

Students in this program at Pennsylvania State University may choose from a variety of courses in English literature and language, rhetoric and composition, and theory/cultural studies.

Pursue your passion for literature and prepare for roles in academia, writing, editing and research with this English degree program at the at the University of Missouri - Kansas City.

English at University of Hull is friendly, inclusive and supportive, and characterised by the internationally excellent research that informs our postgraduate degree supervision.  

The Lusophone programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced research expertise in the cultures, literatures, histories, and societies of the Portuguese-speaking world, enabling students to undertake original interdisciplinary research focused on Brazil, Portuguese-speaking Africa, and related transnational contexts.

The English Language and Literature programme offered by Hong Kong Shue Yan University develops advanced scholarship in English studies through interdisciplinary research across language, literature, and cultural analysis.

City University of Hong Kong's English doctoral program stands as a beacon of academic excellence at this esteemed institution.

As a PhD researcher in English Studies at the University of Stirling, you’ll become a key part of our research environment. We also offer the opportunity to pursue a practice-led PhD in Creative Writing, with specialist supervision from the writers on our staff.

As a PhD student in Languages, Cultures and Religions at the University of Stirling you’ll contribute to a research culture that cuts across the disciplinary units of English, Modern Languages, Global Cinema and Religion, and foregrounds their intersections.

As a student in our doctorate of philosophy in English - Rhetoric and Composition program at Ball State University, you’ll investigate the influences of digital and multimodal writing alongside rhetorical history, research methodologies, and composition pedagogies.

The doctor of philosophy in English at the University of Delaware prepares students to be scholars and professors of English, as well as public intellectuals who are prepared to succeed in a range of careers outside academia.

Develop as an independent and competent researcher, and gain a greater understanding of research techniques appropriate to your subject area with this Politics, Languages and International Studies programme at the University of Bath.

Make way for the leaders, creatives, and groundbreakers of tomorrow. We offer a Spanish degree at the Indiana University Bloomington. 

The PhD program in Rhetoric and Composition at University of Texas El Paso focuses largely on place-based cultural and digital rhetorics and community-based work.  

Study how humans acquire and use language while you train to be a future academic or career professional in the field with this Second Language Acquisition program at the University of Mississippi.

The Hamilton Lugar School's Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures at Indiana University Bloomington is dedicated to the study of this rich and diverse region, with Chinese courses and expertise ranging from contemporary politics and religion to literature and ancient philosophy.

At University of Glasgow, we are dedicated to the research of German culture in all its aspects, with a particular emphasis on language and literature.

We believe in the power of words and the value of writing and creative expression. Whatever your dreams or career aspirations, our English program at the University of South Carolina provides you with adaptable skills for a changing world: the skills of reading carefully, communicating clearly, and thinking creatively about issues that matter to you.

Embark on a literary journey at Northeastern University's English Doctoral Program. Rooted in the esteemed university, this program epitomizes Northeastern's commitment to excellence in the realm of English studies.

Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of staff who have expertise in the topic of study.

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.