138 Cultural Studies and Area Studies PhD Degree Programs

Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. With guidance from our expert supervisors, you'll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words. The Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS), based at the Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies, offers specialist doctoral supervision across the humanities and social sciences, covering Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Interdisciplinary PhD program in Near & Middle Eastern Studies is designed for students interested in exploring the history, culture, politics, and societies of that region through a flexible and ...

The PhD program in Polish, Russian, and Central and Eastern European Studies is designed for students interested in deepening their understanding of the history, culture, language, and politics of thi...

Pursuing a PhD in Celtic Studies involves engaging deeply with the languages, literature, history, and culture of Celtic peoples. Students will explore a variety of research topics, often focusing on ...

The PhD program in Spanish and Latin American Studies offers students a chance to explore the cultures, histories, and societies of the Spanish-speaking world in depth. It focuses on developing advanc...

The American Studies Ph.D. program is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary endeavor designed to explore the diverse cultural, historical, and social aspects of the United States. It emphasizes theore...

The purpose of the Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies program is to equip students for the vocations of teaching and research in theological schools, colleges, and universities or for the academic study of missional and ministerial practice.

The PhD program in Biblical Studies within Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures is designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of the biblical texts, their historical context, and thei...

The program offers a comprehensive research-focused doctorate in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, allowing students to explore a wide range of topics related to these regions. It provides opportuniti...

The Ph.D. in Chinese Studies provides for the completion of a research thesis in a wide range of related topics in traditional Sinology and Han culture and Southeast Asian Chinese Studies, Malaysian Chinese Literature, and Culture Studies.

The PhD in Polar Studies at the Scott Polar Research Institute offers a focused research program for students interested in understanding the polar regions in depth. Students select a specific topic r...

The program in East Asian Studies offers a comprehensive and flexible path for students interested in exploring the cultures, languages, and histories of East Asia. It emphasizes both broad understand...

The Ph.D. program in Eurasian Studies is designed to train versatile and internationally competitive scholars by combining a core curriculum of key concepts in the humanities and social sciences, with practical training in necessary writing and research techniques, as well as rigorous subject-specific training across at least two disciplines.

The Ph.D. program in Africana Studies focuses on deeply exploring the history, culture, and social issues of people of African descent. It emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, and a broad un...

The Indigenous Studies Ph.D. program is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of Indigenous issues, cultures, histories, and contemporary challenges. It emphasizes a multidiscipl...