Liberal ArtsNorth America

22 PhD programmes in Liberal Arts in North America

University of Memphis4,4(17)

Memphis, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Liberal Studies

The Liberal Studies, Doctorate from University of Memphis student follows a unique course of study, students work with academic advisors to develop a curriculum proposal that satisfies both the interdisciplinary intent of the DLS program and the Graduate School's requirements for graduation. Students may choose to create a campus or online course of study.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

$19,194/full

Stanford University4,1(54)

Stanford, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Social Sciences, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Policy Studies in Education

The power in the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Policy Studies in Education at Stanford University approach to doctoral study is the way it opens up the possibilities for educational research by combining two distinctive approaches.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$27,540/yr

Concordia University Montréal4,2(97)

Montréal, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Humanities

The PhD in Humanities, based in the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Society and Culture (CISSC), can be undertaken in many areas of interdisciplinary expertise at Concordia University Montréal.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$16,368/yr

Tufts University4,1(72)

Medford, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Doctorate

The Interdisciplinary Doctorate at Tufts University is a customized doctoral program for students pursuing studies across multiple departments and programs.

Doctorate Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$10,148/yr

University of Victoria4,2(30)

Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Studies

The PhD in Theatre Studies at University of Victoria offers training and mentorship from leading theatre scholars and professionals to support the development of a research project that marks an original contribution to the field of theatre studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$4,106/yr

The University of Alabama4,0(5)

Tuscaloosa, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) Ph.D. program at The University of Alabama is designed for highly motivated students whose goals for research and classwork do not fit into one of The University of Alabama department-based Ph.D. programs.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$34,542/yr

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Health Sciences - Social Sciences and Health

The Health Sciences - Social Sciences and Health program at Northwestern University offers doctoral student training across multiple disciplines within the health sciences, spanning from informatics and program evaluation to implementation science and outcomes research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$9,344/yr

University of Oklahoma4,5(30)

Norman, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Studies

This Interdisciplinary Studies program is designed to provide the opportunity for synergistic research beyond established doctoral programs and among the different disciplines currently represented at the University of Oklahoma.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

$11,128/yr

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)

Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Social Sciences and Comparative Education

In the Social Sciences and Comparative Education graduate division, students at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) explore issues of social, cultural, historical, philosophical and comparative/international contexts of education. The Division is multidisciplinary and brings various methodologies and vocabularies to the study of education.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$36,297/yr

Memorial University of Newfoundland3,9(67)

St. John's, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary PhD

The Interdisciplinary PhD (ID PhD) program at Memorial University of Newfoundland is intended for students whose academic interests cross multiple academic disciplines.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$3,296/yr

Brock University4,3(58)

St. Catharines, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Humanities

Brock University’s Interdisciplinary Humanities Doctoral Program provides students with a focused context in which to engage with topics integral to the contested notions of knowledge, values and creativity as reflected in the specific fields offered.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$9,859/yr

Southern Methodist University4,5(6)

Dallas, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Liberal Studies

The Doctor of Liberal Studies (DLS) degree at Southern Methodist University is designed for adult learners who want to challenge themselves with rigorous advanced study on a part- or full-time basis in a variety of topics with the goal of benefiting their workplace, professions, and society.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 yearsTuition not available

University of British Columbia4,2(215)

Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Ph.D. Theatre program at University of British Columbia offers students the opportunity to pursue theatre studies through coursework, comprehensive examination preparations and a doctoral dissertation project.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$7,244/yr

Auburn University4,3(6)

Auburn, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Applied Economics (Liberal Arts)

The PhD in Applied Economics at Auburn University is offered jointly by the Department of Economics, the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, and the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$35,986/yr

University of Victoria4,2(30)

Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Applied Theatre

Research the dynamic global impact theatre can have on a wide variety of areas. Study the history of applied theatre or examine the interactions between theatre and refugees. We offer a Applied Theatre degree at the University of Victoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$4,106/yr

University of British Columbia4,2(215)

Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program (ISGP) at the University of British Columbia was established in 1971, the first of its kind in Canada. It is one of the only Canadian programs to offer doctoral degrees in interdisciplinary studies, and is possibly one of the largest of its kind in North America.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$7,244/yr

York University4,0(150)

Toronto, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performance Studies

The MA and PhD programs in Theatre and Performance Studies at York University emphasize our collective interest in theatre, performance, and cultural politics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$8,796/yr

University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)

Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development

Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development at the University of Pennsylvania is a doctoral program exploring the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of human development within the context of culture, education, and social policy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$44,792/yr

University of Georgia4,1(55)

Athens, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Art

An intensive program at University of Georgia with tracks in Art Education and Art History. Students engage in intensive research and work closely with faculty mentors. They procure jobs at universities and museums and routinely secure tenure track and curatorial positions.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

The University of Arizona4,2(46)

Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Applied Intercultural Arts Research

The interdisciplinary program in Applied Intercultural Arts Research program from The University of Arizona is managed by the Graduate College and offers a Master of Arts and a PhD in partnership with six other academic colleges: Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Science, Social and Behavioral Science, and Public Health.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$23,400/yr