4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Our PhD German Studies programme at The University of Manchester will enable you to undertake a piece of significant and original research under the supervision of our academics.

Our PhD Chinese Studies programme at The University of Manchester will enable you to undertake a significant piece of research that aligns with our interests in a wide range of areas.

The Brazilian Studies Research programme offered by King's College London studies Brazil through interdisciplinary supervision and international academic collaboration.

The Pharmacy programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced research expertise in pharmaceutical sciences, drug delivery, clinical pharmacy, and healthcare innovation, enabling students to address major health challenges through multidisciplinary research that improves patient outcomes and therapeutic practice.

The Department of Architecture's research portfolio at the University of Strathclyde is varied, covering the vast area between buildings and cities performance analysis, assessment and design.

Members of the American Studies programme from University of Kent provide supervision in many aspects of American Studies. Supervision is team-based and reflects the active research interests of the Centre.

The Physics course from the University of Cambridge, is a full-time period of research which introduces, or builds upon, research skills and specialist knowledge. Students are assigned to a research supervisor, a specialist in part or all of the student's chosen research field, and join a research group which might vary in size between 4 and 80 individuals.

This Biological Science (Babraham Institute) course from the University of Cambridge ensures that our students are able to gain a wide range of experience.

This PhD requires a presence in Geneva, Switzerland and involves working at the ALPHA experiment site. The ALPHA experiment is part of Swansea University’s partnership with CERN – part of the world-leading ALPHA Antihydrogen collaboration.

The French course from The University of Cambridge, is awarded on the basis of a thesis, a substantial piece of writing which reports original research into a closely defined area of enquiry.

The Social Anthropology course from the University of Cambridge is very highly regarded, both in the UK and overseas. We have some extremely distinguished alumni who have been enormously influential in academic Anthropology globally. 

The Sociology course from the University of Cambridge offers a world-class programme of a research study in sociology supervised by world-renowned experts in their fields.

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology programme from The University of Cambridge,aim is to carry out a research project which contributes new knowledge to the field. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has two broad areas of research activity. 

The Chemistry course from the Department of Chemistry from University of Cambridge  introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge.

The Social Sciences PhD from Birmingham City University, is an advanced postgraduate qualification, involving three or more years in which you work through the issues associated with solving a particular problem. Each research student is supported by a team of supervisors appointed for the particular study. 

Sport and Exercise Science - Sports Studies programme at University of Lincoln offers a wide range of research degree opportunities across various disciplines within sport and exercise science and sports studies, drawing on the specialist research interests of members of our staff.

Throughout this Engineering programme at the University of Lincoln, students will have the chance to collaborate with industry on projects that can deliver tangible benefits to employers, the sector, and society. 

The Classics programme from The University of Cambridge, is a three to a four-year research degree, examined by a thesis. Candidates work independently and closely with their supervisor, a senior member of the Classics Faculty, and also have a secondary supervisor.

The Archaeology course from University of Cambridge, is normally obtained after three years of study (five years part-time) on an approved subject within the field of Archaeology, and includes an oral examination on the thesis and the general field of knowledge in which it falls.

This History of Artcourse from the University of Cambridge offers the opportunity for independent research under the supervision of an expert member of staff.