Study for a PhD in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

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The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster is a leading centre for arts, humanities and social science research of both disciplinary and interdisciplinary nature, with a thriving graduate community and an extensive postgraduate research training programme.

Postgraduate community

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ is home to a dynamic and well-supported postgraduate community. In the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, the Research Training Programme (RTP) consists of modules and short courses on research methods, theories and philosophies of the social sciences and humanities, thesis writing and other generic skills relevant to PhD study. The RTP is designed to complement more specialised subject or discipline-based training modules offered by departments. 

Bowland North

Postgraduate open day, Saturday 17 October 2026

Our open day is your opportunity to visit campus, talk to academic staff and get advice on postgraduate applications, fees and funding.

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