4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

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).

The Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering programme offered at University of Glasgow from research division is home to more than 70 research students working in fields as diverse as atomic force microscopy, quantum sensors, high speed optical devices and atomistic device simulations.

This three-year taught doctorate in Health Psychology from Glasgow Caledonian University offers training in psychotherapeutic skills, research and behaviour change. It is accredited by the BPS and HCPC.

Along with Edinburgh and St. Andrews, we form the Politics and International Relations  at University of Glasgow pathway of the Economic and Social Research Council-funded Scottish Doctoral Training Centre (S-DTC).

We address key questions in the fundamental biology of ageing, animal welfare and food security. How and why does ageing occur and what are its impacts on health and well-being? How do animals cope with pollutants? How do we achieve sustainable animal production whilst protecting animal health and welfare? Ageing, Health and Welfare is offered  at the University of Glasgow.

Ever since the seventeenth century Glasgow has been a gateway for economic, social and cultural exchange between Scotland and North America. The American Studies PhD is offered at the University of Glasgow.

There are a number of attractions to studying for a postgraduate degree in Classics at University of Glasgow, from the very well-stocked University Library, to the Hunterian Museum (with its notably fine coin collection), to a major centre in humanities computing.

Art is where cultural, creative and historical characteristics are expressed–in timeless works that ultimately belong to us all. Cultural Art History at Warnborough College fully explores the cultural cross-fertilization of traditions manifested in works of art—and the influences underlying their production.

The Work and Employment Relations PhD programme from University of Leeds is home to researchers that produce analytically rigorous research of genuine relevance.

Take on global challenges in the 21st century – interpret events, identify trends and make informed judgments about the future. Engage with world politics, global environmental change, terrorism, governance in cyberspace, and conflict resolution with insight and clarity.

The European Politics MPhil/PhD course from University of Exeter provides an ideal place to undertake a MPhil/PhD in Politics and International Relations, Security, Conflict and Human Rights, or Strategy and Security. There are opportunities at both the Streatham Campus in Exeter and at the Penryn Campus near Falmouth.

The Management MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is at the cutting edge of research into leadership. Faculty interests range from applied evaluation of leadership development processes, to the philosophical underpinnings of modern leadership, and we have some of the most respected academics working here. 

The Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour programme at University College London (UCL) will give you world-class training as a neuroscientist and launch an exciting career in academia or industry.

The Urban Sustainability and Resilience programme at University College London (UCL) provides students with the opportunity to tackle a challenging research problem identified by industry as critical to improving our urban environment and our wellbeing. 

Our distance learning Theology PhD at University of Nottingham gives you the time and support to explore your theological interests while maintaining your existing commitments.

The German Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter students have a primary and a secondary supervisor who provide regular, high quality advice, support and direction in their academic endeavours. You will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of research.

The International Relations programme from University of Lincoln is informed by the expertise of its team of academics, who have long-standing links to government, research organisations, and the voluntary sector.

The postgraduate research students of the Law (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton are supervised by academics who are leading experts in their area of law. At least one academic in each supervisory team will have a track record of successful supervisions.

The Health (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton offers supervision for PhD research in a range of health areas. The team has experience of full time, part time, mature professionals and overseas students.

PhDs in this Library and Information Management (Postgraduate Research) area from University of Wolverhampton will be supervised by the Statistical Cybermetrics Research Group, a team of recognised experts in scientometrics, webometrics, and altmetrics.