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4.1k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Law
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Law programme at 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.

Economics or Finance
The Economics or Finance programme of the Queen Mary University of London is part of the School of Economics and Finance who has one of the UK's leading departments, ranked in the top 10 for research power in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment.

Chemical Engineering with Integrated Study
Develop novel solutions to the world's biggest challenges through research in Chemical Engineering. This Chemical Engineering with Integrated Study course from University of Birmingham combines tailored taught modules with the independent research of a traditional PhD.

Communication and Media
The Communication and Media programme offered at Loughborough University will give you the opportunity to develop new and highly sought-after skills which can set you up for a range of careers.

Creative Arts and Cultural Industries
The Creative Arts and Cultural Industries programme offered at SOAS University of London provides advanced training and research experience at a doctoral level in the broad areas at the intersection of the Arts and cultural production and the cultural economy.

Languages and Translation Studies
The research programme in Languages and Translation Studies, from Cardiff University, aims to offer knowledge and expertise in subject-specific and generic skills, qualifying you for both academic and non-academic positions in a variety of organisations.

Education
Our Doctorate in Education (EdD) at University of Greenwich is intended for committed mid-career and senior professionals in all areas of education, training and related professional fields.

Business and Management
The Business and Management programme at the University of Chester is home to an intimate and burgeoning community of research active academics and doctoral students who want to tackle issues of national and international significance.

Biosciences
This Biosciences degree from the University of Gloucestershire will enable you to undertake cutting-edge scientific research in a supportive and caring environment.

Doctor of Business Administration
Our DBA is for senior professionals and executives seeking to enhance research skills and make impactful contributions to business administration through scholarly practice. The Doctor of Business Administration programme is offered at University of Greenwich.

Typography and Graphic Communication
The Typography and Graphic Communication doctoral students at University of Reading come from all over the world to study with us, attracted by the Department’s range and depth of expertise in typography and graphic communication.

Construction Management and Economics
The wide range of research activities in our School, together with the mix of academic staff, post-doctoral research fellows and visiting professors, allows us to offer a stimulating and diverse environment. Join the Construction Management and Economics programme at London South Bank University.

Computer Systems Engineering
PhD in Computer Systems Engineering at Brunel University of London expands to different research areas such as audio and video networking, multimedia architectures and applications, data communications and networking, computer engineering, video, image processing and computer vision.

Built Environment
Explore new ground in the built environment with a research degree (MPhil/PhD). Enjoy world-class facilities and laboratories for ground-breaking research. The Built Environment programme is offered at University of Greenwich.

Museum Studies
Museum Studies at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Museum Studies.

Social Policy, Sociology
The School of Social Sciences provides a stimulating and supportive environment for postgraduate training. The Social Policy, Sociology programme is offered at Bangor University.

Distributed and parallel systems
Focus your studies on Distributed and parallel systems through our Computer Science and Informatics research programmes, delivered by Cardiff University.

Italian Studies
The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in Italian Studies. The Italian Studies programme is offered at Bangor University.

Data-Driven Engineering and Sciences
Data‑driven research is reshaping science and engineering, creating powerful new ways to understand and improve the world around us. The Data-Driven Engineering and Sciences programme at University of Bristol equips you to lead this transformation – combining scientific curiosity, advanced computation and collaborative problem‑solving to deliver real‑world impact.

Planning and Housing Studies
The professional doctorate in Planning and Housing Studies at Leeds Beckett University builds on the reputation of Leeds Planning School, first established in 1938.