4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

This Poetry - Text, Practice as Research  programme from University of Kent enables promising poets to develop the potential of poetry as a tool of inquiry within the humanities. 

The Geography Research programme offered by King's College London examines spatial relationships shaping places, landscapes, communities, and environmental systems worldwide.

The Tizard Centre offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability, community care and autism, leading to higher degrees. The Centre has a strong track record of attracting research studentship funding.

Our PhD Spanish Studies programme at The University of Manchester will enable you to carry out a piece of original research under the supervision of our academics.

Theatre and Drama in the Department of Literature,Theatre Studies (Playwriting) at  University of Essex is led by a vibrant group of playwrights and theatre practitioners who all work professionally in the theatre industry alongside their University teaching.

Research in the School of Biosciences revolves around understanding systems and processes in the living cell. Genetics at University of Kent has a strong molecular focus with leading-edge activities that are synergistic with one another and complementary to the teaching provision. 

The Accounting programme offered by Queen's University Belfast brings together expertise in accounting, accounting change, budgeting, governance, performance management and reporting in not-for-profit and public sector organisations.

Located in the heart of Glasgow’s City Centre, the University of Strathclyde offers the Civil and Environmental Engineering programme, a unique combination of expertise including civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as geosciences, material science, physics, chemistry and microbiology. 

The Law programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in legal scholarship, jurisprudential analysis, and regulatory interpretation.

The five-year fully funded Imperial Doctoral Programme offered by Imperial Business School provides an inspirational learning experience

In the Mathematics and Statistics programme at the University of Strathclyde, you can study for an MPhil over one year or a PhD over the course of three years.

The teaching of Art History at Aberystwyth University is now in its 90th year and our splendidly restored Edwardian building celebrates its centenary. The School is well equipped with large studios, print workshops, darkrooms, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, a MacSuite, galleries, archive room, and Museum.

This Centre for Doctoral Training in Fluid Dynamics PhD programme from University of Leeds tackles fundamental and applied problems providing students from a wide range of academic backgrounds with the opportunity to undertake cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research.

The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is one of the leading departments of our kind, internationally recognised for our research excellence, industry engagement and first-class teaching programmes.

The Veterinary Science programme from University of Cambridge is carried out over a minimum of three and a maximum of four years (full time), including a probationary period of one year. 

The Modern Languages programme of the University of Strathclyde has full-time staff in French, Italian, Spanish and Translation studies who can offer you great expertise and supervision in your area of research.

Research in Education at the University of Strathclyde places a strong emphasis on collaboration and cross-disciplinary working.

The PhD in Health and Organisational Research from University of Essex offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research in a variety of health and organisational contexts. 

The Theatre and Performance programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores theatre-making, performance practices, live art, and experimental forms of creative expression across contemporary and interdisciplinary contexts.

The Media and Cultural Studies PhD at Birmingham City University research degree will help you achieve a career in media research or academia. Your research will be delivered over three years (full time) or four years (part-time or distance learning).