Key information Duration Full-time 36 months - 3–4 years Part-time 72 months - 6–8 years Start dates & application deadlines
Starting October 2027 Apply before Jan 2027 Language English TOEFL iBT® — minimum score 87. Delivered On Campus Campus Location Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Disciplines General Studies Literature Classics Overview About the programme Digital Humanities researchers at The Open University UK have produced publications in areas that include digital literary studies, hypertext studies, spatial humanities, semantic web, digital cultural heritage and the history of reading in the digital age. The group’s research interests range from database approaches to 21st century digital reading and writing, and from text analysis to digital editions. Programme Structure Potential research projects: Reading and authoring in the digital age Digital cultural heritage, including virtual museums Digital literary studies Digital comic books Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: Upper Second Class English requirements TOEFL iBT® — minimum score 87. Other requirements General requirements Entry requirements Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English. Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International Non-residents: 24,114 AUD / year ≈ 12,705 GBP / year Domestic Citizens or residents: 9,501 AUD / year ≈ 5,006 GBP / year Living costs Milton Keynes United Kingdom 1,609–2,553 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries. Funding Scholarships Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Digital Humanities. Available Scholarships You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider. Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 (Independent provider) ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 (Independent provider) ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 (Independent provider) Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits (Merit-based) Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant: 19000 GBP (Merit-based) Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 (Merit-based) Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant: 6000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 (Merit-based) $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 (Merit-based) Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 (Independent provider) Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 (Merit-based) Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (Need-based) Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant: 22500 GBP (Independent provider) Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (Need-based) The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD (Independent provider) Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 (Independent provider)
