115 PhD programmes in Applied Sciences & Professions in United Kingdom

This Archives and Records Management programme from the University of Dundee provides opportunities for doctoral research (including part time by Distance) in archives, records management, memory & identity, family & local history and related subjects.

Museum Studies at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Museum Studies.

Through this Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll join a thriving, high-profile interdisciplinary research community of postgraduate research students and experienced academic researchers who are key figures in their fields.

This Food and Society, MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University supervision covers a number of topics supported by research active academic staff. We conduct research in all areas of food and society, including subjects which require collaboration between the social and natural sciences, and translate research into policy recommendations. 

This Social Work programme from University of Birmingham is designed for social workers and for those wanting to undertake a professional doctorate in the field of Social Work and Social Care.

The Forensic Science at the University of Dundee is designed to disrupt positively the forensic science ecosystem. The aims are broad and wide, striving to restore, revise and recharge the validity and credibility of the science in our court rooms.

Social Work programme offered at Brunel University of London is aligned with grand challenges for social work research including focus on individual and family well-being, creating a stronger social fabric, and developing a just society. 

Join a PhD Real Estate and Planning programme at University of Reading in the area of real estate or planning, conducive to the production of leading research.

This Aviation and Air Transport Management course from the University of West London offers a flexible path for completing your research degree, available to study online or at our west London campus (just 7.5 miles from Heathrow Airport). 

This Social Work and Social Policy programme at the University of Huddersfield offers the opportunity to explore and address real-world challenges, supported by a strong, interdisciplinary supervisory team with extensive research and practice-based experience.  

This Food and Human Nutrition PhD programme from Newcastle University seek to understand how food affects human health and wellbeing.

This Education, Social Work and Community Education PhD degree programme is offered at the University of Dundee.

The Science Studies course from Lancaster University students join an international and interdisciplinary research community.

This Forensic Science course from the University of West London offers the chance to conduct novel research under the supervision of a team of leading experts in the field based at the University of West London (UWL). 

This Forensic Psychology Practice (CPD Route) programme from University of Birmingham allows suitably qualified Forensic Psychologists to ‘top up’ their existing MSc qualification to Doctoral level through Continued Professional Development.

The PhD by Practice Portfolio in Health and Social Care at University of Lincoln provides a route for experienced health and social care practitioners, educators, and policy makers to achieve a Doctoral level qualification based on the contribution that they have made to their field of practice.

In the Social Work and Social Care (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton, we offer supervision for PhD research in a range of areas relating to Social Work and Social Care. The team has experience of full time, part time, mature professionals and overseas students.

Our pioneering Museum Practice doctoral programme at The University of Manchester is specifically designed for people working in museums and galleries who want to undertake advanced research which builds on their professional knowledge and practice.

The Centre offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability and community care leading to higher degrees. The Tizard Centre has a strong track record of attracting University and ESRC research studentship funding.

A University of Hertfordshire research degree in Regulatory Science is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research.