Department of HumanitiesPostgraduate Research

Postgraduate research courses in the Department of Humanities

We welcome applications for PhD and MRes programmes in Creative Writing, English, Gender Studies, History, Journalism and Modern Languages. You will benefit from supervision from academics working at the very cutting-edge of their disciplines.

The Humanities & Social Sciences Graduate School also has a well-equipped physical space, which further facilitates our strong emphasis on interdisciplinary working.

Study with us

Browse options for postgraduate research within the Department of Humanities.

Our students

Sindhu Rajasekaran

Sindhu Rajasekaran

PhD Creative Writing

Honestly, I love that the Strathclyde research community is generous when it comes to sharing knowledge. People are always happy to help and suggest/advice on where to find what you’re looking for.
Kathryn Ailes PhD student

Katie Ailes

PhD English

Choose a subject that can sustain your passion through deep study and over a long period of time. Do some advanced research into your subject before applying so that you're familiar with the existing theories and techniques in the field.
Anke J Kleim PhD Journalism student

Anke J. Kleim

PhD Journalism

Unlike most students at Strathclyde, I am studying part-time and from overseas. Doing a part-time PhD was an excellent way to do so, something that is not offered by many universities.

Contact us

Email: hass-postgrad@strath.ac.uk
Telephone: 
+44 (0)141 444 8400
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