- Home
- Programmes
- United Kingdom
4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 200 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors. The Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences programme is offered at Loughborough University.

Geology
The School of Geology at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics.

Sustainability
The Practitioner Doctorate in Sustainability PhD programme at the University of Surrey is aimed at high-achieving researchers and graduates whose vision is to become a sustainability leader in industry.

Environmental Science (Distance Learning)
This Environmental Science (Distance Learning) 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.

Organic Synthesis
The School of Chemistry has developed a particular strength in Organic Synthesis, with a research group dedicated to this exciting area of study. As part of the Chemistry (PhD/MPhil) programme, students can conduct their research within this Organic Synthesis group, at Cardiff University.

Medicine - William Harvey Research Institute
Medicine - William Harvey Research Institute the Queen Mary University of London, is currently the largest pharmacological research institute in the UK University sector and one of the largest in Europe.

Law
The approach of the the Law course from Aston University is to develop strong connections between supervisors and PhD students, which is integral for the development of a successful PhD.

Creative and Critical Writing (Welsh)
This Creative and Critical Writing (Welsh) course from Cardiff University offers students the opportunity to produce an original piece or collection of creative work as well as a thorough analysis of the work.

Religious Studies
Through the Religious Studies course from Lancaster University you'll enjoy good working relationships with related departments and centres, and joint supervision arrangements are sometimes possible.

Management
The Management PhD programme from University of York offers high-quality training and a supportive collegial environment in which to pursue your passion for research.

Health Psychology
This Health Psychology Doctorate programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) provides BPS-accredited Stage 2 training, a doctoral-level education and a professional Health Care Professions Council qualification. Taught by a highly experienced team, it gives you the research, training and supervision to take your career to the next level.

Social Sciences
The Social Sciences programme at London South Bank University is closely linked to our growing and dynamic research culture. You'll benefit from engaging with highly qualified academic staff, working alongside a portfolio of dynamic and popular masters programmes.

Medicine
The Medicine programme of Cardiff University offers research degrees in the medical disciplines such as cancer, immunology, infection, immunity, neurosciences, mental health, population medicine and medical education.

Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
The Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering course from the Loughborough University aims to deliver world-leading excellence in our research, covering a full spectrum of engineering, technology and science activity essential to the fast-paced aeronautical and automotive industry.

General Engineering
This General Engineering programme at London South Bank University provides specialist study for graduates intending to work in research and development environments in a variety of scientific and engineering disciplines.

Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research)
The Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research) from University of Birmingham provides postgraduate research opportunities across the full spectrum of the School’s research areas, including human geography and environmental health sciences.

Chemical Engineering
This Chemical Engineering PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Environmental Science
The Environmental Science PhD programme from Newcastle University approach to environmental science research is multidisciplinary. You can specialise in the fields of applied and environmental biology.

Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Engineering Geology)
Through this During Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Engineering Geology) PhD programme from Newcastle University you will work with academics who are leaders in their field so that your research has a real impact on civil engineering.

Chemistry
Chemistry at University of Southampton has a community of 200 people actively involved in research. Each year we accept more than 50 postgraduate students from a variety of backgrounds to study for chemistry research degrees.