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Doctoral School for Arts & Humanities

 

Launched in 2025, the King’s Doctoral School for Arts & Humanities is the home of research and training excellence, and represents a major investment in the future of arts and humanities research.

Drawing on external partnerships, industry connections and our own expertise in open research, digital methods and public engagement, the Doctoral School will equip students with the skills to succeed in their research, and in rewarding careers within and beyond academia. 

New initiatives, including a placement programme, expanded training opportunities and professional support, will benefit doctoral students throughout their time at King’s and in their path to professional success.

The Doctoral School is a tangible example of the vibrant and expectation-defying research culture and environment we have cultivated in arts and humanities at King’s.

Professor Alice Taylor, Vice Dean (Research), Faculty of Arts & Humanities

 

Explore our studentships

ADAPT-AI

ADAPT-AI

Training and diversifying the next generation of researchers and audiences in creative tech and AI.

Joint PhD Scholarship

Joint PhD Scholarship

Joint PhD Scholarships are offered by the King's Doctoral College for joint PhD programmes between…

Sévigné PhD Studentship

Sévigné PhD Studentship

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers a studentship to one student wishing to…

Studying at the Doctoral School

Culture-defining partners

Shakespeare's Globe at night

Benefit from King's rich history and connection with cultural powerhouses such as Shakespeare's Globe, British Library, Southbank Centre, Tate Modern, Barbican Centre, National Gallery and many more in the public and private sector.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

MPhil/PhD Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies Research at King's College London in the Department of Classics at King's College London

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

PhD Research from the Department Classics at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

MPhil/PhD Comparative Literature Research at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Expected to be MPhil two years FT, three years PT; PhD three years FT, four-six years PT; October to October

Take our new PhD in creative writing in Department of English at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

PhD Culture, Media & Creative Industries (CMCI) Research at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

Take a PhD in Digital Humanities at King's College London or a joint PhD with the National University of Singapore.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

PhD English Research from the Department of English at King's College London, option of joint PhD with Hong Kong University or National University of Singapore or Humboldt.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

Study a PhD in Film Studies at King's College London or a joint PhD with the University of Hong Kong or National University of Singapore.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

PhD Research in French at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

PhD Research in German at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

Study at one of the top History Departments in the world, ranked 5th in the UK and 7th in Europe in the 2027 QS World University Rankings

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

PhD Research from the Department of Interdisciplinary Humanities at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

PhD Music Research from King's College London, option of joint PhD with Hong Kong University.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

PhD Research in Palaeography & Manuscript Studies at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): MPhilStud 
Duration: Two years FT, three-four years PT, October to October

Philosophy MPhilStud Philosophical Studies, Philosophy Research at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

PhD Philosophy Research at King's College London, option of joint PhD with National University of Singapore.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

MPhil/PhD Research from in Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): PhD 
Duration: Full-time: 3-4 years, Part-time: 6-7 years

PhD Research from the Department of Theology & Religious Studies at King's College London.

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