74 PhD programmes offered by the university

The History Department course from Lancaster University has a lively and cosmopolitan postgraduate research community and we aim to help you to become a first class researcher and scholar. 

This Law course from Lancaster University is for students who wish to study for a shorter period, we also offer a two-year MPhil research degree.

A PhD degree in Psychology at the Lancaster University - Management School consists of an extensive and coherent research programme, typically involving three to four years of full-time study.

This Social and Behavioural Sciences in Medicine course from Lancaster University provides research training in core concepts and theories in the social and behavioural disciplines within medicine and healthcare.

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

The Medical Ethics and Law course from Lancaster University provides research training in core concepts and theories in the moral and political philosophy of current issues in biomedicine and health. 

This Linguistics (by thesis and coursework) course from Lancaster University is designed to broaden your knowledge of relevant research and research methodologies.

The Politics course from Lancaster University aim is to support you throughout your studies, whether through reading groups, research methods study classes, opportunities to present and review research projects or links with external presenters.

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

Throughout this English Literature course from Lancaster University you will develop your own scholarly, theoretical, critical, or even critical-creative, voice through one-to-one support from widely published scholars and critics.

This Education and Social Justice (by thesis and coursework) course from Lancaster University is designed for professionals who are engaged in the promotion of social justice in or through education. 

The Gender Studies course from Lancaster University gives you the opportunity to develop your own research skills and expertise as part of our vibrant cross-faculty community.

The Management (Organisation, Work and Technology) course from Lancaster University provides a springboard into the next level of career opportunities.

The Economics (Integrated) PhD is a five-year doctoral programme for students who have not yet gained comprehensive postgraduate training in economics.