94 PhD programmes offered by the university

Research in our Environmental Biology at University of Essex covers a wide spectrum of biology from genes to ecosystems, and this broad-based structure provides opportunities for developing novel ideas and inter-disciplinary projects.

The Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (Integrated) program from University of Essex provides a route into research study if you do not have a Masters degree, or have very little research training.

Within the multidisciplinary School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, we offer research supervision in all areas of staff expertise in sports and exercise sciences and related areas. Learn more at the Health and Physical Activity programme from University of Essex.

The PhD in Speech and Language Therapy from University of Essex offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research in a variety of health and organisational contexts.

Within the multidisciplinary School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, they offer research supervision in all areas of staff expertise in sports therapy and related areas. Learn more with the Sports Therapy programme from University of Essex. 

The Economics programme at University of Essex develops advanced economic research skills through structured training and critical analysis of global economic issues.

The Management programme at University of Essex provides a flexible pathway into doctoral research in management with preparatory training and publication-oriented research development.

University of Essex offers research supervision for the PhD Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all areas related to AI including explainable AI, generative AI, analytics and data science, natural language and information processing, games and AI future health, and technology and theoretical AI.

The PhD in Health and Organisational Research from University of Essex offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research in a variety of health and organisational contexts. 

Research in our Molecular Medicine at University of Essex covers a wide spectrum of biology from genes to ecosystems, and this broad-based structure provides opportunities for developing novel ideas and inter-disciplinary projects.

Theatre and Drama in the Department of Literature,Theatre Studies (Playwriting) at  University of Essex is led by a vibrant group of playwrights and theatre practitioners who all work professionally in the theatre industry alongside their University teaching.

We offer supervision in Refugee Care at University of Essex, allowing you to undertake research that introduces a therapeutic dimension and psychosocial perspectives to your work with asylum seekers, refugees and other involuntarily dislocated persons.

We offer research supervision for our PhD Computational Finance at University of Essex in the following fields: agent-based modelling of financial markets; computational risk management; high-frequency finance; and the use of computational-intelligence methods for investment decision making.

We offer supervision for our PhD Applied Linguistics at University of Essex in the area of second language acquisition and learning.

Within the Languages and Cultures programme from University of Essex we aim to provide our research students with work and storage space, including laboratory facilities and access to online bibliographies, corpora and other resources.

We offer a three-year supervised research route for students with a solid knowledge of existing research in the field and a good understanding of research methods. Learn more at the Linguistics course from University of Essex.

The Sociology programme at University of Essex develops sociological research skills through integrated training and global thematic expertise across key social issues.

The Film Studies programme at University of Essex supports doctoral research in film studies across global cinemas, media forms, and interdisciplinary analytical approaches.

The Psychology programme at University of Essex develops advanced research skills in psychology through integrated training and specialised study in cognitive, social, and neuroscience fields.

The Law programme at University of Essex supports advanced legal research across diverse fields with strong interdisciplinary connections and global engagement.