4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

The Doctor of Business Administration programme from University of South Wales is a professional doctorate designed for senior managers and professionals who want to develop higher-level research skills that can be used to make informed strategic decisions within their organisations. 

Research on Higher Education at University of Kent focuses on higher education practices and policy, particularly as they relate to innovation, enhancement, accessibility and excellence in teaching, learning, assessment and students’ experiences.  

For the PhD in Art History and Theory at University of Essex  of offer supervision across a range of fields and have a long tradition of postgraduate training in all the major areas of European art and architecture from 1300 to the present, and in the art and architecture of Latin America and the United States.

The French Research programme offered by King's College London explores French and Francophone literature, culture, thought, history, politics, and visual media across diverse historical periods and contexts.

The Irish and Celtic programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced research expertise in Irish language, literature, history, linguistics, and cultural identity, enabling students to undertake original interdisciplinary research across modern and medieval Irish studies.

The School conducts high-quality significant national and international research and offers excellent opportunities for graduate studies, successfully combining modern engineering and technology with the exciting field of digital media.

The aim of the Nursing course from University of Essex is to provide a unified approach to theory and practice within a professional context, so your learning is structured to allow you to develop your skills both in the workplace and within the academic environment.

The aim of the Health Service Management course offered at University of Essex is to provide a unified approach to theory and practice within a professional context, so your learning is structured to allow you to develop your skills both in the workplace and within the university environment.

The International Relations programme offered by King's College London examines global politics, foreign policy, international cooperation, and Brazil’s evolving role in world affairs through advanced interdisciplinary research.

Criminology programme at University of Essex are hosted within our Department of Sociology.  We offer supervision that covers a wide range of topics and we take a global approach to the subject, with particular expertise in diverse regional settings.

A PhD in English from Birmingham City University, will help you to develop research skills that support professional practice, research and/or academic careers. You will work closely with a team of specialist academics in your chosen field, and receive excellent support tailored to your individual needs. 

A PhD in Art and Design from Birmingham City University, will help you create opportunities to develop research skills that support professional practice, research and/or academic careers within the fields of art, design and the creative industries.

The Dramatherapy programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores therapeutic practices that use drama, performance, and creative expression to investigate psychological, social, and cultural experiences through advanced research.

The Practical Theology programme of the University of Roehampton is committed to high level research, grounded in faith practice.

This Black Studies PhD programme from the University of Nottingham is a place for the study of the history, literature and culture of black people (variously defined) in North America, as well as through their historical, cultural and political links to Africa, Britain, and other global sites.

Chemistry from the University of Strathclyde is designed to support you with your research and rewards you for things you'll do as a research student here.

From law, computer animation and media production to communication and journalism, the Faculty of Media and Communication programme from Bournemouth University offers many opportunities for doctoral of philosophy research across a wide range of specialisms.

The Cornish Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter staff in the History department research political, economic, social, cultural, religious, medical, maritime, military, humanitarian, environmental and international history. We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century.

The DPhil in Archaeology at the University of Oxford provides students with the opportunity to pursue substantial independent research across a wide range of periods and subjects, including British, European, African, and Asian archaeology, and in theoretical aspects of the discipline.

The Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Sustainable Urban Development at the University of Oxford provides outstanding students an opportunity to pursue in-depth and rigorous research about the pressing challenges of urban sustainability and the processes of environmental, economic, and social development in urban environments around the world.