74 PhD programmes offered by the university

This Organisational Health and Well-Being course from Lancaster University is innovative and international first, developing knowledge and understanding of the psychological, social and organisational dynamics in the relationship between work and health.

Through the Marketing course from Lancaster University you will have access to state-of-the-art databases, dedicated office space, scientific computing facilities, and IT support. We offer a research training seminar series, workshops and conferences to create the ideal environment for innovative thinking.

This Media and Cultural Studies course from Lancaster University offers a chance to develop your own knowledge and research in the ever changing world of media. 

The Applied Social Science course from Lancaster University has an active research community within the fields of child protection, theories of welfare, gender and sexuality, family support and family justice, law and social work, community care, and health and social care.

This Nanoscience course from Lancaster University offers research in nanoscience and nanotechnologies which is excelled by the experimentalists in the Quantum Technology Centre and theorists in the Centre for Nanoscale Dynamics

The Criminology course from Lancaster University in a wide range of criminological topics. For students who wish to study for a shorter period, we also offer a two-year MPhil research degree.

In the Communication Systems course from Lancaster University we welcome applications from well-qualified and motivated students for PhD study (three years full-time, four to six years part-time).

This Medicine course from Lancaster University scheme provides opportunities for clinically qualified candidates to undertake a two year Doctoral level research project at Lancaster.

This Higher Education - Research, Evaluation and Enhancement (by thesis and coursework)  course from Lancaster University draws you into a strong research culture and provides the environment for you to establish your reputation as a skilled and published HE researcher. 

The Chemistry course from Lancaster University welcomes applications from those seeking to perform leading fundamental and technologically relevant research across the areas of analytical chemistry and spectroscopy; chemical biology; materials; chemical theory and chemical computation; and a broad range of synthetic chemistry.

The Health Economics and Policy course from Lancaster University meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deep and critical insight into health economics theory, research and practice and to develop or enhance research skills whilst fulfilling their existing responsibilities.

This English Literature and Creative Writing course from Lancaster University was developed to meet the needs of students exploring the interface between critical and creative modes of research and writing. 

The Theory and Practice of Management course from Lancaster University combines the academic rigour of a traditional PhD with the accessibility of a structured, part-time research programme.

The Art course from Lancaster University could focus on one of a wide range of topics within Fine Art or on a subject that crosses different disciplines. 

The Biomedical and Life Sciences course from Lancaster University bring students from all over the world to our world-class research facilities. 

Through this Educational Research course from Lancaster University you will join a department that specialises in doctoral study and work alongside experts in higher education, social justice, technology and enhanced learning

This Computer Science course from Lancaster University welcomes applications from well-qualified and motivated students for PhD study

The Statistics course from Lancaster University aimed at those who have acquired substantial statistical knowledge and experiences and who are ready to embark an independent research project.

The Environmental Science course from Lancaster University great strength of LEC is its ability to share expertise and ideas from many disciplines in order to provide a flexible approach, which is so important in the dynamic, rapidly developing discipline of environmental science. 

Philosophy at Lancaster University - Management School is pluralistic in approach and, where possible, we are open to engagement and collaboration with other disciplines and institutions.