39 PhD programmes offered by the university

Study towards a Clinical Doctorate degree in nursing, midwifery or professional health studies at the University of Stirling, on the only course of its kind in Scotland.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Stirling is internationally renowned for research exploring the relationship between human behaviour, technology and the environment. It offers PhD in Environmental Science supervised by expert staff, and are proud of the key contributions made by research students to our achievements.

Study for a PhD in Heritage at the University of Stirling and you’ll be part of a vibrant research culture, supervised by academic staff who are international leaders in their fields. You will join a dynamic cohort of early career researchers who benefit from a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research environment.

The aim of the PhD Economics programme at the University of Stirling is the development of students who develop a very high degree of technical ability in economic theory and methods, to allow advanced career progression in the field, and who are supported to make an original research contribution to knowledge through high level peer-reviewed publication.

As a PhD researcher in English Studies at the University of Stirling, you’ll become a key part of our research environment. We also offer the opportunity to pursue a practice-led PhD in Creative Writing, with specialist supervision from the writers on our staff.

As a PhD student in Languages, Cultures and Religions at the University of Stirling you’ll contribute to a research culture that cuts across the disciplinary units of English, Modern Languages, Global Cinema and Religion, and foregrounds their intersections.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Stirling is internationally renowned for research exploring the relationship between human behaviour, technology and the environment. It offers PhD in Biology supervised by expert staff, and are proud of the key contributions made by research students to our achievements.

The University of Stirling is a global leader in Aquaculture research and teaching, supporting the development of aquaculture worldwide.

As a PhD researcher in Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Stirling, you’ll benefit from our desire to engage with communities around the world and produce research that makes a positive difference to society.

Become a research-informed, inquiry-based leader in your field with a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Stirling.

As a PhD researcher in Social Work at the University of Stirling, you’ll benefit from our desire to engage with communities around the world and produce research that makes a positive difference to society.

Postgraduate students undertaking a PhD in Law at the University of Stirling benefit directly from our vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment, and play a key role in furthering the division’s knowledge.

As Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, we pride ourselves on game-changing research. Sport is in our DNA, and our Sports Studies research at the University of Stirling reflects our passion to make an impact on the global stage.

Mathematics at the University of Stirling combines cutting-edge research in predictive modelling and data science with their application in multiple domains.

Dementia Studies research at the University of Stirling is multidisciplinary, relevant to policy and practice, and places a particular emphasis on people with dementia and those who support and care for them.

The University of Stirling offers a range of postgraduate research opportunities in Philosophy through our collaboration with the University of St Andrews.

The PhD in TESOL Research (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at the University of Stirling is a unique course helping you to develop your research skills to a professional level and supporting your learning through taught modules.

Conducting a PhD in Management and Organisation at the University of Stirling will put you at the heart of a vibrant environment which facilitates the development of world-class research.

Our unique research strengths in Psychology at the University of Stirling are face processing, cognitive development and cultural evolution. Our aim is to deliver significant, tangible contributions to the field and to society.