4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

The department is a world leader for teaching and research on the economic, institutional and organisational aspects of accounting and disclosure. Learn more at the Accounting (Accounting, Organisations and Institutions) programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

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

Develop your skills and understanding of the latest veterinary research with this Infection Immunity and Global Health programme from University of Nottingham.

Invest your time and follow your passion to create original research with this Music by Distance Learning programme from University of Nottingham.

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.

The Rheumatology programme from University of Nottingham aims is to deliver excellent science and clinical research together with people with lived experience of rheumatological conditions.

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. 

By pursuing the4 PhD in Sustainable Energy from University of Surrey, you will join the School of Engineering and work with leading academics and researchers who will support you to broaden your understanding of the issues and solutions for sustainable and resilient energy and develop your professional practice.

The Music programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama is distinctive in that it is dedicated to the performing arts. Researchers pursue self-directed projects that connect creative practice with scholarly enquiry in an outstanding conservatoire with world-class facilities.  

Education at Lincoln Bishop University is designed for those who intend to extend their professional development and understanding through research and reflection on practice.

This Applied Nuclear Physics and Technology from University of Cambridge is part of the Physics-led Applications for Nuclear Engineering & Technology (PLANET) programme – a UKRI Doctoral Focal Award led by the University of York with the Universities of Cambridge, Edinburgh, Lancaster and Surrey.

​If you have a degree in Business Systems and Operations or a related field, such as sustainability, circular economy, logistics, supply chains, security management, technology management, or business operations, this Business Systems and Operations PhD at University of Northampton is an excellent way to broaden your knowledge and research skills.

For you to attain a PhD in Marketing and Entrepreneurship at University of Northampton, you are required to submit a thesis which demonstrates your ability to engage in independent research, originality, critical thinking, and academic writing. 

The Health Psychology programme offered at Liverpool John Moores University meets the requirements for BPS Stage Two training in Health Psychology and leads to eligibility for registration with the HCPC.

This Archaeology programme at the University of Huddersfield puts you at the centre of work that explores major historical and contemporary issues. 

The Clinical MBPhD at University of Cambridge leads to the MB, BChir and PhD degrees and is designed for medical students who are interested in academic or research careers by enabling them to integrate a three-year period of research with their clinical education.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This History (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Cultural and Media Studies (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

This Psychology (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield  is centred in the Brain, Behaviour and Cognition (BBC) research group, which brings together work spanning health and wellbeing, cognitive science and neuroscience, and forensic and investigative psychology in an interdisciplinary community exploring how people think, feel, learn and act. 

Biological Sciences at Aberystwyth University combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of AU staff who have expertise in the topic of study.