28 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Cultural and Global Criminology PhD is an internationally focused, dynamic postgraduate research programme.

We offer research supervision across a broad range of social policy topics and themes. The study of welfare arrangements is a fundamental part of what we do.

The Applied Psychology degree delivered at University of Kent 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.

Study psychology at postgraduate level and you become part of a diverse, dynamic and supportive community in which to research and learn.

The Criminology degree delivered by the University of Kent is a dynamic and interdisciplinary subject with political and legal influences.

Understand the nature and significance of conflict as a human condition. Develop the skills to prevent violent conflict, mitigate its catastrophic effects, and reconstruct societies in its aftermath.  Embedded in our world re

The School of Politics and International Relations has a long tradition of high-quality research among its staff and students. Our vibrant research culture attracts students from all over the world who conduct research at the forefront of our discipline. Learn more with the Political and Social Thought degree offered by University of Kent.

A French and Comparative Literature programme from University of Kent enables you to undertake a substantial piece of supervised research that makes an original contribution to knowledge and is worthy of publication.