4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

A University of Hertfordshire research degree in Social Work is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research.

Drama, Theatre and Performance at the University of Sussex welcomes applicants with practice-as-research projects as well as historical, critical and theoretical approaches.

Religions are implicated in cultural and national traditions as well as in questions of identity and subjectivity. Political and national commitments and involvements are topics of interest here, ‘civil religion’ is a strong area of our existing research. This The State, Citizenships and Identities programme is offered at The Open University UK.

Sociology’s postgraduate culture centres on students completing a PhD. Abertay University has been a key partner in a number of large European grants specifically examining the interaction between technology, society and social innovation, as well as exploring social network dynamics for collective awareness.

Undertaking doctoral Advanced Legal Studies research at University of London allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.

The DProf Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University is aimed at senior practitioners from a wide range of business and industry sectors and normally requires candidates to lead a significant strategic management project.

By pursuing your Physics PhD at University of Liverpool here you’ll not only get to explore fundamental physics using state-of-the-art technology. 

In the Palaeoenvironmental Change Research Group at the School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystems Sciences, our mission is to untangle some of the key Earth system processes that drive the planet’s climate. This Oceanography and Palaeoceanography programme is offered at The Open University UK.

Interactive Sound and Music researchers at Abertay University are operating at the forefront in dynamic audio production for applications including games, immersive experiences, installations, and performance and play.

The Accounting programme offered by London Business School develops scholars capable of conducting original academic research on accounting information, markets, governance, and financial decision-making through rigorous quantitative and theoretical training.

Our PhD Law programme at University of Buckingham requires an original contribution to the body of knowledge in a particular academic or professional discipline. 

The PhD in Military History at University of Buckingham is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral viva voce examination. 

As a doctoral student in the Doctor of Philosophy course from the Amity University London, you are expected to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in your chosen academic field. It is a challenging pursuit but a rewarding one, and succesful research serves to help the work of an international community of fellow researchers and professionals.

This research programme in Accounting and Finance from University of Essex gives you the opportunity to undertake advanced empirical research in the fields of accounting and finance. You will gain in-depth knowledge of the research methods used in capital market analysis and will explore areas high on the agenda of financial institutions.

The PhD in Applied Psychology from University of Essex offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research in an applied psychological context.

This Ageing and Rehabilitation programme from University of Nottingham covers rehabilitation, including neurological, vocational and stroke rehabilitation, and ageing and care of older people, including care home residents. 

Develop your skills and understanding of the latest veterinary research with this Computational Biology programme from University of Nottingham.

Collaborate with world-leading conservation scientists and gain the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed for a successful career in conservation.

The Computer Music course at University of Plymouth will immerse you in a world of cutting-edge research under the umbrella of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research.

The Computing course at University of Plymouth comprises input from researchers, current practitioners, professional bodies, business and industry. This ensures they are current, relevant and stimulating, and enable you to develop practical skills sought by employers