4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

A member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. Join the Human Sciences programme at London South Bank University.

The Mathematics (with Foundation Phase) PhD programme from University of York offers the opportunity to study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), as well as the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Mathematics, in a thriving research environment.

Make a novel contribution to knowledge, position yourself as an expert in your field, and open a range of doors with future employers – by embarking on a PhD at Loughborough Business School. Learn more at the Business and Economics from the Loughborough University.

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. 

Our Resource Efficient Future Cities researchers from Brunel University of London create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip versatile doctoral researchers with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society. Find out more about working with the Supervisory Team.

On the Robotics and Autonomous Systems PhD programme at University of Surrey you’ll study, design and build novel solutions and behaviours for robots and, in general, autonomous systems.

This Geographic Data Science programme at University of Bristol trains the next generation of geographic data and quantitative social scientists who are interested in understanding how to use data science and other quantitative methods to tackle pressing geospatial challenges in social and natural environments. 

Our PhD programme in Linguistics at Queen Mary University of London attracts outstanding scholars, and competition for places and for funding is at the highest level. 

Join over 500 PhD students in one of the largest and most diverse engineering, environmental science and audiology faculties in the UK. We develop solutions in areas including sustainable energy, green transport, resource efficiency and resilient infrastructure with this Engineering programme at University of Southampton.

Throughout the Psychology PhD degree delivered by University of East Anglia you'll have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Join the African Studies programme at the University of Birmingham and develop your own independent research project on Africa or its diasporas.

You can conduct your research degree within Division of Population Medicine. Research in Population Medicine from Cardiff University, considers the whole environment within which healthcare is delivered, far beyond the individual.

The Materials programme offered at Loughborough University focuses on today’s global challenges, including sustainability, energy production and healthcare. It encompasses the development of advanced materials including nanomaterials, high performance ceramics and composites and their processing.

The Biological Sciences from University of Bristol makes a vital research contribution, while developing skills and receiving training in communication, outreach, statistics, scientific writing and career planning.

This Music PhD programme from Newcastle University enables you to pursue advanced research in the areas of classical, popular, world, contemporary, early, folk and traditional music through a range of approaches. These include practice-based research, and musicological and theoretical inquiry.

The Professional Doctorate in Ageing and Dementia Studies at Bangor University builds on contemporary research evidence underpinning applied practice, health behaviour and health related policy in relation to dementia care from the disciplines of mental health and health and social care management.

Study this Development Studies programme from SOAS University of London to realise your potential to tackle global injustice and transform the world with your research impact.

You can apply for a research degree in almost any area of business from accounting, organisational behaviour and risk, to corporate social responsibility. If you're already experienced in business management or consultancy you can develop professionally and academically with a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) in Business Studies from University of Southampton.

The Bioinformatics course from the University of West London prepares the graduates as high-calibre scientists with expertise in bioinformatics.

Within this Music course from the University of West London you will have a supervisory team made up of a Director of Studies with expertise in your chosen field, a further supervisor and, where appropriate, an additional adviser.