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13 Online phd programmes from around the world

Hispanic Studies
Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join the Hispanic Studies course at University of Birmingham.

Society, Technology and Culture
The Society, Technology and Culture doctoral programme from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) provides tools for analysing the complex relationships between technology and society, understanding and contributing to improving the key challenges that define contemporary societies.

Comparative Literatures and Cultures
Research in Comparative Literatures and Cultures sits within the School of Modern Languages and builds on two areas of strength within the school: transnational studies and intermediality. University of Bristol offers the Comparative Literatures and Cultures programme.

Cultural Heritage
Take the next step in your academic journey by carrying out postgraduate research in Cultural Heritage with the Cultural Heritage programme at the University of Birmingham. You'll benefit from the support of our experts, who are leading researchers in the field and have practical experience working in the heritage industry.
Culture, Heritage and Society
Help to enrich local, national and international communities through research by joining a team of expert researchers in the field of Culture, Heritage and Society.
Russian Studies
Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join an impactful Modern Languages department at University of Birmingham and undertake your own research project in Russian Studies.
Media and Cultural Studies
The Media and Cultural Studies PhD at Birmingham City University research degree will help you achieve a career in media research or academia. Your research will be delivered over three years (full time) or four years (part-time or distance learning).
Cultural Art History
Art is where cultural, creative and historical characteristics are expressed–in timeless works that ultimately belong to us all. Cultural Art History at Warnborough College fully explores the cultural cross-fertilization of traditions manifested in works of art—and the influences underlying their production.
Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies
The Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies PhD at University of Leeds involves three years (five years if part-time) of independent research under the guidance and expertise of a supervisory team.
Society and Culture
Designed for high performing university graduates, the Society and Culture program from James Cook University is a postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core. Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge to a specific discipline or area of practice.
Indigenous
Designed for high performing university graduates, the Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous) at James Cook University is a postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core.
Performance and Cultural Industries
Undertaking a PhD in the School of Performance and Cultural Industries at University of Leeds will allow you to become an expert in a specialist area.
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Undertaking doctoral Latin American and Caribbean Studies research degree at University of London allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.