4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

POLIS Regional Studies staff at the The Open University UK have an exceptionally wide range of regional expertise, encompassing Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, South and East Asia, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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.

The Economics programme at University of Essex develops advanced economic research skills through structured training and critical analysis of global economic issues.

The Business and Management, Tourism, Hospitality and Events programme offered by Canterbury Christ Church University develops expertise in organisational leadership, enterprise growth, and visitor economy studies.

University of Essex offers research supervision for the PhD Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all areas related to AI including explainable AI, generative AI, analytics and data science, natural language and information processing, games and AI future health, and technology and theoretical AI.

The Management programme at University of Essex provides a flexible pathway into doctoral research in management with preparatory training and publication-oriented research development.

Within the multidisciplinary School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, they offer research supervision in all areas of staff expertise in sports therapy and related areas. Learn more with the Sports Therapy programme from University of Essex. 

What motivates consumer behaviour? How do you manage product innovation? What's the right pricing strategy? This Management - Marketing programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science explores these topics and more.

Conduct pioneering sociological research in a globally renowned department. Learn more at the Sociology programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Become a competent and capable clinical psychologist with the Clinical Psychology course at University of Plymouth.

The Codex course at University of Plymouth is a full-time practice-driven interdisciplinary PhD programme in the emergent fields of art, design, and technology.

The Oral Surgery programme from The University of Lancashire provides academic, professional, clinical and research training for dentists wanting to excel and specialise in dentistry.

The Published Works in Education course from University of Plymouth allows you to join a vibrant research community where you can explore a question about formal or informal education and learning that interests you, in-depth, with the support of world-leading academics.

Within the multidisciplinary School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, we offer research supervision in all areas of staff expertise in sports and exercise sciences and related areas. Learn more at the Health and Physical Activity programme from University of Essex.

If you are responsible for leading learning in your organisation, whether it’s a school, college, higher education institution or as an educator in the public or private sector, this doctoral-level Education course from University of Plymouth is a fantastic opportunity to study education at a deep level and relate this back to your own practice.

The Law programme at University of Essex supports advanced legal research across diverse fields with strong interdisciplinary connections and global engagement.

The Psychology programme at University of Essex develops advanced research skills in psychology through integrated training and specialised study in cognitive, social, and neuroscience fields.

The Chemistry course at University of Plymouth provides you with the opportunity to conduct research alongside staff at the forefront of the chemistry subject discipline.