4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

The Research Centre for the Study of Politics, International Relations and Environment from Keele University is an excellent base for pursuing doctoral research, with a long record of successful Politics and International Relations PhD students who have gone on to careers in research in academia and in other fields. 

The first industrial doctorate of its kind will equip you with interdisciplinary research and practical skills for a job in data science or data analytics. This Data Science programme is offered at the University of Stirling.

Our Medical or Human Sciences PhD at University of Hull will give you the opportunity to conduct a substantial independent research project, leading to an original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field.

The Management Science and Operations programme offered by London Business School develops advanced quantitative research expertise for analysing organisational processes and improving decision-making across business, healthcare, digital platforms, supply chains, and non-profit settings.

In the Chemistry programme from University of Aberdeen we offer dynamic and diverse with excellent research facilities and a strong international and interdisciplinary collaborative profile

Make an original contribution to the field of environmental economics with this research Environmental Economics programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

As a student on this Media and Communication programme from University of Nottingham, you will automatically become a member of the CMPCR, which provides a rich research environment, with research seminars from visiting speakers, an annual high profile public lecture, and connections with local and national journalists and news organisations.

The Medical Education research programme from University of Nottingham, aims to develop innovations in clinical education to ensure our curricula are cutting-edge, equipping healthcare professionals to work in the NHS of the future.  

This world-leading Neuroscience research is conducted at the University of Exeter facilities on the Streatham, St Luke’s, and Royal Devon University Hospital Trust campuses.

Anaesthetists and intensive care doctors provide care to a broad spectrum of people - from completely healthy people having minor surgery, through to people with life-threatening injuries and illnesses, find out more with this Critical Care and Anaesthesia programme from University of Nottingham.

Enjoy the flexibility to follow your own research interests with this Archaeology by Distance Learning programme from University of Nottingham, supported by the expert staff. You may also choose to study for either a PhD or MPhil qualification.

A Professional Doctorate in Physiotherapy from University of Essex is a specialist qualification that is appropriate if you are in, or are aspiring to, a senior professional appointment in practice, education or management in sports therapy. It demonstrates your ability to perform at the level of 'expert' within your area of specialism.

The International Relations course from University of Plymouth is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject. If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake.

The Geography PhD programme at University of Nottingham enables you to conduct original research across a wide range of geographical research areas.

The Philosophy PhD is a leading research programme at University of Warwick, suiting students who thrive on independent study. 

The Chemistry programme offered by Durham University supports research-led investigation across spectroscopy, computation, sustainable processes, advanced materials, and health-related innovation.

At University of Nottingham, we have a large Department of History, with over fifty research-active academics. 

The Multiscale Predictive Approaches Applied to Mechanics of Materials programme offered by Cranfield University focuses on multiphysics modelling, degradation interaction, and computational prediction of material behaviour.

The Geography (Arts) programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in human landscapes, societal transformation, and spatial perspectives on contemporary issues.

The Social and Behavioural Science programme offered by Heriot-Watt University develops advanced research expertise in human behaviour, psychological processes, and social phenomena through independent investigation and rigorous scholarly inquiry.