4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

For those who wish to improve their command of a foreign language or to embark on a new one, day and evening classes at all levels from beginners to advanced are available within the college. We offer a Spanish Studies degree at the Imperial. 

Our Social Work research at The Open University UK is recognised for its innovative approach and academic rigour, with many of our academics internationally renowned as subject experts.

Our collective research agenda at The Open University UK is defined by our commitment to Open Geographies: fostering new and emerging research exploring what it means to think geographically about the many social, political, cultural and environmental issues shaping these turbulent times.

The Finance programme at Manchester Metropolitan University will help you advance or change your career, deepen your expertise, and expand your research and practical skills.

The Optometry and Vision Sciences programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University investigates visual perception, eye health, visual impairment, and clinical vision care through advanced research into the mechanisms, assessment, and treatment of vision-related conditions.

The Journalism, Media and Communication programme at University of Strathclyde is taken within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and supported by a team of internationally renowned academics.

The European Studies Research programme offered by King's College London investigates European and global political, economic, and social developments through interdisciplinary approaches to international affairs and governance.

This Counselling Psychology course at University of East London is particularly suited to students interested in undergoing professional training that will equip them for employment as a clinician in the NHS, the voluntary sector or in private practice.

Our aim in the Diabetes, Renal, Endocrine and Metabolic Medicine program from University of Glasgow is to better understand the mechanisms of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases affecting people with the conditions covered by our clinical specialities, and the implications for the wider population - including groups defined by ethnicity, gender and deprivation.

Students in Public Health and Health Policy programme at University of Strathclyde are expected to undertake research that results in a thesis which contributes to the wider literature in the field, thereby making an original contribution to current knowledge.

The Mathematics programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in mathematical modelling, quantitative analysis, and theoretical problem-solving.

Your Computer Science PhD programme at City St George's, University of London will focus on a specialist area that aligns with the interests of our staff. Work in a vibrant and dynamic community of researchers, with expert training.

This Professional Education PhD at City St George's, University of London allows you to closely examine a specific area of higher education. You will conduct research or combine your publications to create a unique analytical account.

The DPhil in History of Art at University of Oxford is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of successful completion of an individual research thesis and an oral examination. 

This Inflammatory and Musculoskeletal Disease programme provides research-based doctoral training for medical students at University of Oxford, offering a choice of interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research projects in an environment that encourages the student’s originality and creativity in their research.

The Chemistry programme offered by Imperial develops advanced research expertise in theoretical, experimental, and interdisciplinary chemistry, enabling students to contribute original discoveries with applications across science, technology, medicine, and industry.

The four-year DPhil in Neuroscience (1+3) at the University of Oxford has an outstanding record of achievement in terms of the publications and future careers of the students who have graduated to date.

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.