4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Cellular and Molecular Physiology at University of Liverpool focuses on understanding how molecular and cellular processes give rise to complex physiologic functions. 

This Geological Sciences programme at University of Plymouth will give you the opportunity to conduct research alongside staff at the forefront of their academic disciplines across the geological sciences, spanning the spectrum of disciplines from structural geology, palaeomagnetism, volcanoes, landslides and geomorphology to the evolution of life on Earth. 

Benefit from the support of our expert academic and technical staff, unique location and ISO accredited labs to assist you in the undertaking of your research project with the Environmental Sciences degree at the University of Plymouth.

The Applied Computing Department at University of Buckingham is a young department of modest size but is successful in attracting research funding from various sources in the UK and the EU (including industry, research councils and charitable foundations).

The Feminism and Philosophy of Sex and Gender discipline at The Open University UK welcomes applications for graduate work in the areas of feminist philosophy and the philosophy of sex and gender. 

The main areas of research in the Palliative Care programme from University of Liverpool are care of dying, ethics and medical education.

The Extragalactic Astronomy research group is part of the Astronomy Discipline at The Open University UK, supported by the Faculty laboratory and computing infrastructure.

Become an expert in a particular area whilst studying in a rich, multidisciplinary environment with this Media and Communications PhD at The University of Exeter.

Research in Social Policy at Keele University extends across the life course, from early childhood to older age. 

Research in this Migration, Gender and Generation area at The Open University UK is part of the SSGS Research Centre for Global Challenges and Social Justice, which provides spaces for research students to take part in academic seminars and the annual research festival, and offers informal discussion and training spaces for postgraduate students.

Multicultural Life, Citizenship, Difference, Political Conflict and Social Divisions research is part of the Sociology research group at The Open University UK.

The School of Architecture and Cities at University of Westminster has a strong reputation for research and hosts a series of research centres and groups. The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Geography and Earth Science research at the University of Hull is renowned for its international scope and relevance across human and physical geography and Geology.

A University of Hertfordshire research degree in Health and Social Care is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research.

We are one of the longest established and most broadly-based centres for the study of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies in the UK. We offer a Latin American Studies degree at the University of Liverpool.

Music Performance at University of Hull has a long-standing history of high quality research. By studying here, you will be able to access some of the finest music facilities in the country following a major redevelopment of Middleton Hall – with rehearsal spaces and studios available 24/7.

The Education, Childhood and Youth Studies programme offered by Canterbury Christ Church University develops expertise in learning, young people, and sustainable practice.

Choose to study a research degree in Engineering offered at the University of Hull and benefit from a wide range of expertise, experience and facilities.

Our aim in the Planetary Surfaces and Atmospheres programme from The Open University UK is to understand better the variety and evolutionary behaviour of planetary environments from a physical science perspective, where appropriate, focussing on aspects related to habitability.

The legal academics within the Law School build on Keele University’s long-standing reputation for excellence in socio-legal scholarship and contextually-aware doctrinal legal work.