18 PhD programmes offered by the university

This Human Geography and Environment PhD programme is offered by University of York is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding.

Within the Social Policy and Social Work PhD programme is offered at the University of York you will be part of a Graduate School with other doctoral students from across the globe, becoming part of a vibrant research community.

The PhD is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding. This Environmental Geography programme is offered by University of York.

The Health Economics PhD course from University of York is an innovative programme within an active and stimulating research environment that will provide you with a thorough training in economics for researchers, with a structured pathway to undertaking your doctoral research. 

This Environmental Geography (Distance Learning) PhD programme from University of York is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding.

Within the Medieval Studies PhD programme from University of York students are trained to be interdisciplinary researchers and are normally co-supervised by staff from two different departments.

Within this Economics PhD programme from University of York you’ll join a department of renowned scholars, who apply their research expertise to all core and related fields of economics. At York, our research degrees provide you with thorough training in research-focused economics.

The Archaeology PhD degree from University of York is offered, according to subject-area, in Archaeology or in Conservation Studies, it should normally be completed within three years from the start of enrolment.  Thus research projects should, at the outset, be designed to be capable of completion (including submission of the thesis) within that time.

The Politics PhD programme from University of York allows students to explore an area of academic interest in substantial detail. 

The Women's Studies PhD programme from University of York provides an interdisciplinary environment for research and supervision in a wide range of Women's Studies issues to both full- and part-time students.

This Environment and Politics PhD programme from University of York involves interdisciplinary research that cuts across these two disciplines.

The PhD is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding. This Human Geography and Environment programme is offered by University of York.

The Sociology PhD programme from University of York, Department of Sociology  is ranked 1st in the UK for research quality by the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF2014).

Within the Psychology PhD programme from University of York as an internationally renowned research department we have a vibrant community of research postgraduates.

This Environmental Geography PhD programme from University of York is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding.

Join an interdisciplinary research community with a wide range of interests that converge on the cognitive dimensions of language ability and use. The Psycholinguistics programme is offered at University of York.

Our PhDs by Practice are an innovative entry route for anyone working in the sector or with significant experience in the chosen field of practice. This is an opportunity for you to extend your professional practice and consider its intellectual and research context. The Archaeology (by Practice) programme is offered at University of York.

Our PhD programme offers high-quality training and a supportive environment in which to pursue your passion for research with internationally respected experts in the field from different disciplines. The Philosophy, Politics and Economics programme is offered at University of York.