13 PhD programmes offered by the university

With the Published Works in Psychology course from University of Plymouth you will join a supportive community of researchers who make the School of Psychology at the University of Plymouth a centre of excellence in psychological research.

Study for Psychology degree at University of Plymouth and join a supportive community of researchers who make Plymouth a centre of excellence in psychological research.

The International Relations course from University of Plymouth is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject. If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake.

Undertaking the Physical Geography course at the University of Plymouth gives you the opportunity to lead your own research project, supported by staff at the forefront of their academic disciplines across physical geography, including disciplines such as catchment science, glaciology, geomorphology, and quaternary environmental change, in addition to interdisciplinary research themes.

Take the opportunity to pursue an individual research project of your choosing full-time or part-time, with expert guidance and personal supervision from a member of the English team in English course at University of Plymouth.

In the Politics course from University of Plymouth you'll be conduct research at the cutting edge of the discipline working alongside a team of specialist academic advisers and renowned experts qualified to supervise research topics.

The Published Works in International Relations course from University of Plymouth enables eligible candidates who have not previously been able to register for a higher degree but have been research active and publishing – or making research available – in the public domain, to submit a collection of works for consideration for the award of a PhD.

University of Plymouth’s Sociology programme has a long and distinguished history and we have an international reputation for research excellence.

University of Plymouth’s Social Policy programme has a long and distinguished history and has an international reputation for research excellence.

The Human Geography degree at the University of Plymouth offers you the chance to be part of this rich discipline in its quest to understand people’s diverse relationships with the world.

The Heritage course offered at University of Plymouth benefits from a range of staff with professional expertise in architecture, archives and museums, and community-based and collaborative research. 

Take the opportunity to pursue an individual research project of your choosing, with expert guidance and personal supervision from a member of the Published Works in English course from University of Plymouth.

The Criminology degree at the University of Plymouth comprises input from researchers, current practitioners, professional bodies, business and industry. This ensures they are current, relevant and stimulating, and enable you to develop practical skills sought by employers.