Other Humanities Research Programmes PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

German PhD (option of joint PhD with Stuttgart or Humboldt University)

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Humanities Research Programme

Our current research students work mainly in cultural and historical studies from the Middle Ages to the present day, including literary studies, film and cinema studies; theatre studies; literary and cultural theory; and the history of ideas. Read more

Philosophy PhD (option of joint PhD with National University of Singapore)

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Humanities Research Programme

The Philosophy Department at King’s is one of the largest research departments in the field in the UK. Read more

Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies PhD

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Humanities Research Programme

Spanish was first taught at King’s in 1831, and the teaching of Portuguese in British universities was pioneered by King’s in the 1860s. Read more

English PhD (option of joint PhD with Hong Kong/Singapore/Humboldt Berlin)

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Humanities Research Programme

King's is one of the oldest English departments in the country and is home to a lively and supportive group of academics and students engaged in the exploration of literary cultures from the 7th to the 21st centuries. Read more

PhD at the Institute of Classical Studies

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. Read more

Digital Humanities PhD (option of a joint PhD with National University of Singapore)

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Humanities Research Programme

The Department of Digital Humanities offers a PhD programme for suitably qualified candidates who wish to explore the transformative effects of digital information, technologies, and methods on the humanities, arts, culture and society. Read more

Comparative Literature PhD

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Humanities Research Programme

Joint PhDs available. Exciting opportunities to gain a joint PhD with Hong Kong University (HKU), the National University of Singapore (NUS). Read more

Creative Writing PhD

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Humanities Research Programme

The PhD in Creative Writing at King’s is a practice-led course, incorporating taught elements and aspects of professional development. Read more

University of East Anglia Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at UEA

The School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia has a long-established international reputation in literary studies. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

University of Birmingham School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music

Translation Studies - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Join a stimulating research culture within the Department of Modern Languages, and benefit from our dedicated facilities for Translation Studies research including access to specialist software and an excellent collection of library resources, including e-resources. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Humanities Research Programme

Digital Humanities by Practice

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

Digital Humanities is an interdisciplinary subject area that brings a range of computational, quantitative and other innovative and collaborative methods to the study of texts, images, histories, languages and cultures, while also being critical about methodology, disciplinarity and pedagogy. Read more

Digital Humanities PhD

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

Digital Humanities is an interdisciplinary subject area that brings a range of computational, quantitative and other innovative and collaborative methods to the study of texts, images, histories, languages and cultures, while also being critical about methodology, disciplinarity and pedagogy. Read more

PhD at the University of London Institute in Paris

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. Read more

PhD at the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. Read more