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PhD of Humanities
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A flexible humanities major with more than two dozen concentrations and a research capstone.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Humanities can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Content writer
- Editor
- Human resources specialist
- Marketing coordinator
- Research analyst
- Community outreach coordinator
- Legal assistant
- Law school
- Medical school
- Physician assistant school
Curriculum
- Four-year major built around a concentration (for example pre-law
- Pre-medicine
- Philosophy
- Film studies
- English
- History
- Applied artificial intelligence) or a three-course skill track
- Plus general education. Every concentration ends with a year-long research experience. Credits and core course list not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK 2:1 honours degree or master's degree (or equivalent)
- Research proposal and an agreed supervisor
- IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0 or the DMU English test.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Upper second class (2:1) UK honours degree or a master's degree
- Or an equivalent academic or professional qualification plus experience
- Research proposal
- Two academic references
- Transcripts
Accepted academic background
UK 2:1 honours or master's (or overseas equivalent), research proposal and a supervisor agreed in advance via the find-a-supervisor tool
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.0)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Research proposal
- Academic references
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Humanities admission requirements at De Montfort University. Identify the research area and prepare a research proposal. Contact a potential supervisor if the program requires one. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £4,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Leicester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Technology, Arts and Culture |
| Department | Department of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Humanities. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £4,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £11,520 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.0), IELTS Academic 6.5.