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36 PhD programmes in Liberal Arts in United Kingdom

Truth and Being Laid Bare - The Use of Nudity in Philosophy
In this Truth and Being Laid Bare - The Use of Nudity in Philosophy project at University of Dundee, we want to investigate the notions of ‘naked’ or ‘nude’ in relation to the fields of epistemology, ontology, political philosophy, philosophy of law or aesthetics, or some combination of these fields.

Poetry - Communism - Philosophy
The Poetry - Communism - Philosophy project at University of Dundee aims to take seriously and examine systematically the political implications of the fact that there is no poetry that is not addressed to all.

The Origins and Impacts of Science Fiction Stories and Strips in British Comics in the First Half of the 20C
'A Vernacular Scientific Imaginary?' The Origins and Impacts of Science Fiction Stories and Strips in British Comics in the First Half of the 20C at University of Dundee is based on (but by no means limited to) a number of key Dundee specialisms and resources. These include a supervisory team who are world-leading on the Scientific Romance and British Comics history.

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.

Topics in the Philosophy of Information - Investigating the Philosophical Bases and Implications of Information Technologies
This Topics in the Philosophy of Information - Investigating the Philosophical Bases and Implications of Information Technologies project at University of Dundee offers expert supervision from both Philosophy and Computing. Dr Ashley Woodward (philosophy) is an established researcher who has published on the concept of information in a number of continental philosophers

The representation of love and relationships in contemporary zine culture
The primary objective of The representation of love and relationships in contemporary zine culture project at University of Dundee is to research the representation of love and relationships in contemporary zine culture.

Language, self, and society - Linguistic inequality and beyond
Our highly interdisciplinary Language, self, and society - Linguistic inequality and beyond project at University of Dundee attempts to address complex interwound relationships between language, individuals and societies.

21st century literary representations of love and relationships in works with themes of disabilities
The primary objective of this 21st century literary representations of love and relationships in works with themes of disabilities, long-term illness or neurodivergence project at University of Dundee is to research the interaction in literature of love and relationships with themes of disabilities, ill-health or neurodivergence.

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.
Theatre Studies
At University of Glasgow, our outward-looking, multi-disciplinary research activities are based on high-quality, challenging and flexible graduate Theatre Studies programmes.
Interdisciplinary Studies
At the University of Glasgow’s rural campus in Dumfries we provide a friendly and focused learning environment with a high level of access to Interdisciplinary Studies.
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.