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We have 78 Languages, Literature & Culture PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Languages, Literature & Culture PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 78 Languages, Literature & Culture PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Embarking on a PhD in Languages, Literature and Culture immerses candidates in the rich tapestry of global languages, literatures, and cultures, fostering a deep understanding and appreciation for linguistic diversity and its impact on human interaction. These advanced degrees offer a unique opportunity for students to explore the intricacies of language as a tool for communication, a carrier of culture, and a marker of identity.
Through PhDs in Languages, Literature and Culture, candidates engage in rigorous research related to linguistic structure, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, comparative literature, and cultural studies. This pursuit is not solely academic; it’s a journey into the heart of human expression, contributing to the preservation of linguistic heritage and promoting cross-cultural understanding in an increasingly interconnected world.
Why complete a PhD in Languages, Literature and Culture?
A PhD in Languages, Literature and Culture provides students with the unparalleled opportunity to contribute to our understanding of linguistic phenomena. These programmes encourage deep analytical and theoretical engagement with languages, enabling candidates to question and redefine concepts related to language use, development, and evolution.
Research within these programmes often encompasses a wide range of topics, from the examination of historical texts to the study of contemporary language use in digital media. Through their studies, doctoral candidates develop a comprehensive understanding of the ways in which languages shape and are shaped by social, political, and cultural forces, positioning them to make significant contributions to the field of linguistic and cultural studies.
In terms of employment, earning a PhD in Languages, Literature and Culture opens up a multitude of career opportunities. Graduates are well-equipped for academic careers, where they can continue their research, contribute to the advancement of linguistic studentship, and teach future generations of linguists and language practitioners.
Beyond academia, PhD holders find rewarding careers in publishing, cultural organisations, international relations, and language policy development, where their expertise in languages and cultural studies is invaluable. The advanced research, analytical, and communication skills honed during these programmes are highly sought after in a wide range of professional contexts, enabling graduates to work effectively across cultural and linguistic boundaries.
JIC Davies Doctoral Studentship in English
An award is available within the Department of English for a Global Majority candidate wishing to undertake PhD research in English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing or TESOL. Read more
Institute for Creative Futures Research
The Institute for Creative Futures (based in Loughborough University London) is an innovative hub that merges the cutting-edge fields of design innovation and creative technologies. Read more
Diversity in literary texts taught in schools in Wales
Department. College of Business and Social Sciences. Contract Type. Fixed Term. Basis. Full Time. Closing Date. Thursday 24th April 2025 23.59 (UK time). Read more
‘Skinny jabs’, surgery and stigma: Linguistic representations of medical weight loss treatments in the news
Department. College of Business and Social Sciences. Contract Type. Fixed Term. Basis. Full Time. Closing Date. Thursday 24th April 2025 23.59 (UK time). Read more
Sheffield Hallam University - Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Scholarship in the Sheffield Business School: Vitamin D status in South Asian and African-Caribbeans living in Northern England
Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in the Sheffield Business School, commencing 1 October 2025. Read more
The Music Collection of Paul Hirsch (1881-1951): The Collecting Practices of a German-Jewish Emigré to England in the WWII Period
Royal Holloway, University of London and the British Library invite applications for an AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) Studentship on the project ‘The Music Collection of Paul Hirsch (1881-1951). Read more
From Sail to Steam, Carbon to Green: Empowering Port Communities in the Global South (SAR Macau)
Applications are invited for a fully-funded three year PhD, with opportunities for a visiting scholarship in Macau, to commence in October 2025. Read more
PhD Scholarship Opportunities in Communication, Cultural, Media and Film Studies
The Sheffield Creative Industries Institute (SCII) invites applications for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships, commencing 1st October 2025. Read more
PhD Opportunities in English, Creative Writing & Performance
The Sheffield Creative Industries Institute invites applications for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships, commencing 1st October 2025. Read more
Fully funded PhD opportunity to develop community-centred education for environmental sustainability
Applicants are invited to pursue a PhD study that takes an interdisciplinary approach to community-centred education, conservation and environmental sustainability through the creation of a multispecies ethnography of the Nature's Valley Region of South Africa. Read more
Classics PhD
We supervise research across an exceptionally wide range of topics in Greek, Roman and Near Eastern history, archaeology and art, as well as Greek and Latin language, literature and thought, late antique and Byzantine studies, and reception studies. Read more
University of Exeter Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences PhD Studentship in Communications, Drama and Film
Project Information. Exeter’s Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences is offering two fully funded PhD studentships in the Department of Communications, Drama and Film for study commencing in September 2025. Read more
Beyond growth? Maritime Cultural Heritage (MCH) in Kenya: unearthing the opportunities for sustainable entrepreneurship on the Swahili coast
Project Description. The Blue Economy and Blue Growth agendas are rapidly changing the economic and policy landscape of resource extraction and wealth creation for ocean-based communities across Africa. Read more
PhD studentships in arts and humanities with journal managing editor role
Two awards are available to fund students to undertake PhD research in arts and humanities and to share the role of Managing Editor for the prestigious journal Modernism/ modernity. Read more
Education, Childhood & Youth Studies PhD Scholarship
Eligibility details. · Applications will be considered based on the quality of the research proposal and its alignment with the scholarship focus outlined below. Read more