4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

English at University of Cambridge is an outstanding place to work on Anglophone literature. Students and scholars benefit from world-class libraries, and from each other. The PhD cohort is diverse and large in number. No particular area or approach is preferred.

Theatre, Film and Television Studies at Aberystwyth University combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of staff who have expertise in the topic of study. 

The Generative Biology programme offered by University of Oxford is designed to train doctoral researchers in cutting-edge areas of generative biology.

The Area Studies (Latin America) programme offered by University of Oxford is a research-based course exploring Latin America through interdisciplinary approaches, covering politics, economics, sociology, religion, and international relations.

With a MPhil/PhD in Tourism at Middlesex University you'll get an unprecedented opportunity to explore the field of tourism and hospitality management – and making a lasting contribution to existing knowledge and research.

Education and Schools at University of Northampton welcomes applications to study for an Education and Schools PhD at the University of Northampton’s Faculty of Health, Education and Society, particularly across the broad themes that are supported through our Centre for Education and Research.​​

The Multi-disciplinary Gender Studies from University of Cambridge students will develop both general knowledge of the field(s) of gender studies as well as specific knowledge related to their own research project.

As one of the most vibrant and important fields in the world today, research and work in Law (Distance Learning) influences personal, national and global perspectives in world affairs.  Join this Law programme at the University of Huddersfield.

The DPhil in Area Studies (China) is a research-based course focused on contemporary China through topics like politics, sociology, economics, history, and culture; using interdisciplinary social science approaches. The Area Studies (China) programme is offered at University of Oxford.

The Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet programme offered by University of Oxford is a four-year course focused on training the next generation of synthetic chemists to tackle emerging and future challenges in Human Health, Energy & Materials, and Food Security.

The Biomedical and Clinical Sciences programme offered by University of Oxford aims to address an unmet need among clinicians for training in data science and translational medicine. 

This Transformative Technologies for Pharmaceutical Science from University of Cambridge is a four year fully-funded doctoral training programme that aims to develop future leaders in data-driven approaches to pharma research and development that are informed by and provide new insight into our understanding of biological processes.

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering program at University of Plymouth works with staff and students in all areas of the University’s research to ensure that the diverse community of postgraduate researchers are offered the best possible experience. 

This PhD in Higher Education and Leadership at Warnborough College  is a modular professional doctorate designed for hands-on learning and the application of knowledge. 

The challenges posed by climate change are at the forefront of many universities, but none more so than Exeter: we have more contributors on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change than any other university in the world. Climate Change and Environment at The University of Exeter is where they are addressed.

York School of Architecture (YSA) is a creative and interdisciplinary hub that connects excellent research, creative practice and industry, enabling designers, architects, and artists to acquire research skills for their careers and transferable skills in industry R&D.

This prestigious Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) funded Doctoral Landscape Award will support the next generation of researchers equipping them with the skills for careers in academia, industry, policy and civic society and developing the UK bioeconomy. The BBSRC Yorkshire Bioscience programme is offered at University of York.

The Cardiovascular Science (Cardiovascular Technology, AI and Data) programme offered by University of Oxford is for graduates who want to undertake advanced research into cardiovascular disease in Oxford.

The Intelligent Earth programme offered by University of Oxford is a doctoral degree, available in both full- and part-time modes, designed to equip a new generation of students with advanced AI skills to tackle some of the most pressing environmental issues. 

The Regenerative Medicine programme offered by Swansea University is at the forefront of innovative and life-changing healthcare. Researchers at the Medical School aim to harness the power of stem cells, tissue engineering, and biomaterials, to help restore, repair, or replace damaged tissues and organs.