4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Brunel University of London4,0(140)

London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Politics and History

Politics and History at Brunel University of London has established a substantial body of cutting-edge research across broad themes such as modern and contemporary history with special focus on the rise and fall of empires, regimes, nations and states; and war and conflict including military history from the ancient to the modern period, counterinsurgency, peace-building, and border conflict.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$30,245/yr

Liverpool John Moores University4,3(130)

Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Sport and Exercise Psychology

The Sport and Exercise Psychology course from Liverpool John Moores University is designed to meet BPS Stage 2 requirements in Sport and Exercise Psychology and eligibility for HCPC registration.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years, 3 months$24,730/yr

Queen Mary University of London4,1(124)

London, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Psychology

At Queen Mary University of London, we are home to an active and multi-disciplinary research programme in Psychology. Our research staff are engaged in a wide range of projects across the broad sweep of biological and psychological sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$39,094/yr

Cardiff University4,6(168)

Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Structural Biophysics

Structural Biophysics programme offered at Cardiff University is a research area in which you can focus your studies within our PhD programme in Vision Sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$36,181/yr

Bangor University4,4(86)

Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

French and Francophone Studies

The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in French and Francophone Studies at Bangor University.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$26,424/yr

University of Surrey4,4(70)

Guildford, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Environment and Sustainability

From investigating people’s attitudes to the environment to exploring the opportunities for solar power mini-grids in sub-Saharan Africa, the researchers in the Environment and Sustainability programme of the University of Surrey are taking innovative approaches for a more prosperous, equitable, safe and secure future.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$38,349/yr

Leeds Beckett University4,1(57)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Doctorate of Engineering

The Doctorate of Engineering (DEng) is a programme of research at Leeds Beckett University based on the advanced study of engineering or applied sciences and professional practice in engineering.

Ph. D. Part-time On-campus

6 yearsTuition not available

Cardiff University4,6(168)

Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Engineering Health, Technology and the Digital World

Engineering Health, Technology and the Digital World programme from Cardiff University provides a framework for the research undertaken in the fields of High Frequency Communications Engineering and Medical Engineering, Medical Physics, and Medical Electronics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$36,181/yr

Lancaster University4,2(70)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Educational Research

Through this Educational Research course from Lancaster University you will join a department that specialises in doctoral study and work alongside experts in higher education, social justice, technology and enhanced learning

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

University of Brighton4,2(58)

Brighton, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy

The Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy at the University of Brighton has a long history of in-depth, collaborative research with international impact.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$23,009/yr

University of Bristol4,3(103)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Educational Psychology

The Educational Psychology programme from University of Bristol is a research degree accredited by the British Psychological Society and the Health and Care Professions Council.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

Cardiff University4,6(168)

Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Wales

Wales programme delivered by Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Politics and International Relations research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$36,181/yr

University of Birmingham4,2(51)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Physics and Astronomy

You will be at the cutting-edge of physics research, working alongside world-leading experts in one of the largest Physics departments in the UK, within the Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Birmingham.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3½ years$39,717/yr

University of Brighton4,2(58)

Brighton, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Computing

The Computing course from University of Brighton has an international reputation for research in Computing, notably in areas of security systems, heritage technologies, Vetronics (Vehicle Electronics), user-experience and natural language generation.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$23,009/yr

Lancaster University4,2(70)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Philosophy

Philosophy at Lancaster University - Management School is pluralistic in approach and, where possible, we are open to engagement and collaboration with other disciplines and institutions.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

University of Reading4,2(31)

Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Clinical Language Sciences

At the University of Reading, they can supervise a wide range of Clinical Language Sciences research topics.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$33,132/yr

Lancaster University4,2(70)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Gender Studies

The Gender Studies course from Lancaster University gives you the opportunity to develop your own research skills and expertise as part of our vibrant cross-faculty community.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

Newcastle University4,2(84)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Services Research

Through the Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Services Research, MPhil, PhD, MD programme from Newcastle University you'll work within these themes and groups.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$43,227/yr

University of Birmingham4,2(51)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Computer Science

While pursuing excellence in research and education, the Computer Science programme from University of Birmingham also aims to optimise its positive impact on society—examples include collaborations with industry partners and charities, commercialisation activities and an extensive wider participation programme.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$39,717/yr

Sheffield Hallam University4,3(85)

Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology research delivered by Sheffield Hallam University is often applied, which prepares you to tackle issues of immediate relevance to statutory and voluntary agencies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$24,019/yr