27 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Creative Writing programme offered by University of Nottingham develops advanced expertise in original literary creation, critical reflection, and independent creative research.

Are you interested in how modern languages shape our understanding and experiences in the world? Do you have a particular intercultural topic you would like to research? We offer a Modern Languages and Culture Studies degree at the University of Nottingham.

Could your dedication to the Portuguese language and history of the Lusopone countries influence the way their culture is recognised today? We offer a Portuguese and Lusophone Studies degree at the University of Nottingham.

Enjoy the flexibility to follow your own research interests, supported by our expert staff. We offer a Classics degree at the University of Nottingham. 

A PhD in Creative Writing at University of Nottingham is mainly made up of independent study, with supervision meetings spread throughout the year.

Could your exploration of Russian and East European Studies at University of Nottingham, cultures and histories influence how future scholars understand the importance of this region? 

Develop original research into English programme at University of Nottingham, from the medieval period to the present day, guided by our expert staff. 

Could your passion for German language, culture and history help us better understand the world in which we live in today? We offer a phd degree in German University of Nottingham. 

The Theology (distance learning) PhD programme from the University of Nottingham gives you the time and support to explore your theological interests while maintaining your existing commitments.

At University of Nottingham, we have a large Department of History, with over fifty research-active academics. 

What if your personal exploration of cultural and linguistic expression aided international relations? We offer a Comparative Literature programme at University of Nottingham.

The Applied Linguistics with English Language Teaching programme from University of Nottingham offers a fascinating opportunity to study the interaction between language and the real world.

The Applied Linguistics (Online) programme from University of Nottingham offers a fascinating opportunity to study the interaction between language and the real world.

Enjoy the flexibility to follow your own research interests, supported by the expert staff, within this Classics by Distance Learning programme from University of Nottingham.

Our distance learning Theology PhD at University of Nottingham gives you the time and support to explore your theological interests while maintaining your existing commitments.

At University of Nottingham, we're one of the leading philosophy research communities in the UK and welcome applications from enthusiastic and committed PhD Philosophy students.

Could your passion for German language, culture and history help us better understand the world in which we live in today? Discover more with this German programme from University of Nottingham.

A Linguistics (Modern Languages) PhD from University of Nottingham allows you to research a linguistic topic related to one or more modern languages. 

The Applied Linguistics degree at the University of Nottingham offers a fascinating opportunity to study the interaction between language and the real world. 

At the University of Nottingham, they have extensive international experience of research in applied Bioethics, biotechnology assessment and the sociology of science and technology.