25 PhD programmes in Liberal Arts in England, United Kingdom

Social Sciences and Humanities
The Social Sciences and Humanities programme at Aston University welcomes applications for the doctoral programme in any of the research areas covered by the School.

Philosophy
Throughout this Philosophy PhD course from University of East Anglia you'll have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Digital Humanities
This Digital Humanities degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London demonstrates the value of digital research to the wider humanities community and fulfils the School’s remit to promote and facilitate digitally enabled research across the disciplines.

Arts and Humanities
In the Arts and Humanities programme from Royal College of Art we offer a dynamic interplay between theory and practice.
Advanced Quantitative Methods (AQM) in Social Sciences
The Advanced Quantitative Methods (AQM) in Social Sciences programme from The University of Exeter provides an ideal place to undertake a MPhil/PhD in Politics and International Relations, Security, Conflict and Human Rights, or Strategy and Security. There are opportunities at both the Streatham Campus in Exeter and at the Penryn Campus near Falmouth.
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences
In the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences programme from Bournemouth University, we conduct research in areas such as healthcare, midwifery, nursing, leadership or dementia, as well as radiography and medical imaging, nutrition, exercise, the social sciences, humanisation and social work.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Through the Interdisciplinary Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter all students have a primary and a secondary supervisor who provide regular, high quality advice, support and direction in their academic endeavours. You will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of research.
Doctor of Professional Studies
The Doctor of Professional Studies programme at Middlesex University is open to experienced practitioners from all professional areas who bring a high level of curiosity and passion to their commitment to make a positive difference to their sector/field. It is designed to help the individual practitioner respond to the complex, high level challenges that show up in their context.
Humanities
The Humanities degree at University of Roehampton aims to provide its research students with the opportunity to study in a stimulating, responsive, supportive environment, which fosters independent, critical thinking.
Research Degree MPhil/PhD
MPhil/PhD Research Degree Programme in collaboration with the University of East London.
Digital Humanities Research
Digital Humanities Research at King's College London is a pioneer in its field, and we aim to provide outstanding supervision and training in a broad range of areas across digital humanities and digital culture, exploring the varied ways in which digital information, technologies and methods are transforming the humanities, arts, culture and society.
Social Sciences (Postgraduate Research)
The postgraduate research students of the Social Sciences (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton are afforded the opportunity to develop their research skills through participation in training events organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the University’s Doctoral College.
Philosophy
Through the Philosophy MA by Res programme from The University of Exeter, you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community.
Humanities
At the University of Wolverhampton, in the Humanities programme, a variety of modes of assessment will be used to support and test your learning and progress and to help you develop capabilities that are valued beyond your University studies and into your working life.
English and Humanities
Birkbeck, University of London offers committed, enthusiastic and dynamic research-based teaching in English and Humanities, with a constantly evolving curriculum sensitive to developments in contemporary culture.
Quantum Computing in the Arts, Music and Humanities
Studying this Quantum Computing in the Arts, Music and Humanities course from University of Plymouth will immerse you in a world of pioneering research under the umbrella of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research.
Codex
The Codex course at University of Plymouth is a full-time practice-driven interdisciplinary PhD programme in the emergent fields of art, design, and technology.
Practical Theology
The Practical Theology programme of the University of Roehampton is committed to high level research, grounded in faith practice.
Dramatherapy
Our Dramatherapy research programmes at Anglia Ruskin University will allow you to explore your own interests in dramatherapy, supported by the expertise of our staff.
Humanities Research
Our Humanities Research students at De Montfort University have an excellent record of employment, with former students employed in postdoctoral and lectureship positions