4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

This Construction Science and Management programme from University of Lincoln is designed to support the career development of future construction science and management leaders.

The postgraduate research students of the History (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton are afforded the opportunity to develop their research skills through participation in training events organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the University’s Doctoral College.

The Classics and Ancient History MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter offer a wide range of world-leading research expertise, much of which falls within the remit of our three research centres. We welcome applications for postgraduate research across all our specialisms.

Much of our output tackles real-world financial problems. The Finance programme is offered by Heriot-Watt University.

This Archaeology MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter covers human origins through to the recent past, and is characterised by theoretically informed field-based approaches and a strong commitment to methodological innovation.

The Translation Studies programme of the University of Nottingham offers research degree supervision in all areas of Translation Studies, including historical linguistics and translation studies from the 18th century to the present.

The research focus of the Economics department at the University of Strathclyde is on policy-relevant applied economics research, and we have specialists in applied microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics.

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 Human Geography programme from University of Lincoln offers the opportunity to work at doctoral level alongside academics whose research has been internationally recognised.

There is probably no other country which has had two periods of greatness — Rome and the Renaissance — when it exerted an enormous international influence. Why not pursue the study of the literature and history of this fantastic country with the Warnborough College PhD in Italian Studies?

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.

We are leading experts in macroeconomics, Economics and finance. University of Glasgow have an active research environment, with many seminars and conferences, including events dedicated entirely to PhD students. The Economics programme is offered at University of Glasgow.

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

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. 

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.

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.

The Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Philosophy at the University of Oxford is a three- to four-year full-time research programme whereby you undertake a doctoral level research project under the guidance of your supervisor(s). 

The Healthcare Management programme offered by Swansea University gives doctoral researchers the opportunity to pursue their particular personal or professional interest in the leadership and improvement of health services, how they provide treatment for people with physical and mental illnesses, and how they can contribute to health improvement through targeted interventions.

In the DPhil in Statistics at the University of Oxford, you will investigate a particular project in depth and write a thesis which makes a significant contribution to the field.