Programmes
Explore the Faculty of Humanities' options for PhD programmes, professional doctorates, and one-year research programmes (e.g. MRes).
Types of programmes
A PhD, or Doctor of Philosophy, is a research degree that typically takes three to four years to complete. You'll carry out supervised research that must be original and demonstrate independent, critical judgement. Your findings will need to make a meaningful contribution to knowledge.
See our full list of PhD programmes in the Faculty of Humanities.
The DCounsPsych is a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. This three-year programme combines academic study and professional training, and you'll need to meet both academic and practice-based entry requirements to apply.
The DEdChPsy is a Professional Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology. This three-year programme requires you to meet both academic and practice-based entry requirements to apply.
MRes is a Master’s of Research degree lasting one year. They are available in Humanities as:
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Programme finder
PhD programmes available for January 2027
Looking for a PhD start date in January 2027?
The following programmes have January start date available. The deadline to apply is 30 September 2026.
To view the options for September 2027, please visit the full programme list. Applications will open in September 2026.
PhD programmes available for research interests in art history, arts management, cultural policy, heritage and museology:
PhD programmes across our department of classics, ancient history, archaeology and egyptology:
PhD research at the intersection of digital technology, society and culture is conducted across Humanities:
Diverse opportunities for PhD study through our drama, anthropology media and performance, film and screen media and a professional PhD in art and social practice:
PhD programmes in English literature, American studies and creative writing:
PhD study with advanced research skills across one of a broad range of history specialisms:
PhD study with advanced research training in the practical and theoretical aspects of humanitarian issues:
PhD study with specialist doctoral training in linguistic theory and practice:
PhD study across languages diven by an engagement with pressing, international concerns in a global and cross-cultural context:
- PhD Arab World Studies
- PhD Chinese Studies
- PhD East Asian Studies
- PhD French Studies
- PhD German Studies
- PhD Interpreting Studies
- PhD Italian Studies
- PhD Japanese Studies
- PhD Latin American Studies
- PhD Middle Eastern Studies
- PhD Portuguese Studies
- PhD Russian and East European Studies
- PhD Spanish Studies
- PhD Translation and Intercultural Studies
PhD music programmees in a lively research environment supported by superb music facilities and wide-ranging staff expertise:
PhD study in religious, theological and philosophical specialism of your choice:
A range of PhD programme options across social sciences across leading centres for social science research in the UK:
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Studentships and funding
Explore our awards and studentships to help fund your postgraduate research.
How to apply
Find out how to apply to the Faculty of Humanities, and read guidance from the Doctoral Academy.
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