4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Advance your expertise with a research degree in Anthropology, Human Geography and Development Studies from The University of Lancashire. You will explore, research and innovate throughout your degree.

Education at Bath Spa University is a six-year part time programme for professionals working in all areas of education who wish to draw on their work experience to gain a doctorate.

The DPhil in Area Studies (Middle East) is a research-based course exploring the Middle East through interdisciplinary approaches, covering politics, history, religion, literature, and social anthropology. The Area Studies (Middle East) programme is offered at University of Oxford.

​​Undertaking a research degree such as a PhD, or PhD by Published works in Inclusion, Diversity and Special Needs at University of Northampton is an intellectual challenge like no other. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the subject you are passionate about, set your own work goals, and make an important contribution to your field.

There are a significant number of veterinarians carrying out research of a high standard in the course of their professional work for whom this Veterinary Medicine degree at University of Cambridge provides an opportunity to present their work and obtain a formal degree. 

The Cyberpsychology course at University of Huddersfield offers a distinctive environment for research in cyberpsychology through the Cyberpsychology Research Network (CRN), an internationally recognised research group producing high-impact, policy-relevant work. 

The School of Natural Sciences at the University of Chester is based around an innovative group of about 50 academic and technical staff, research students and post-doctoral researchers, committed to providing high-quality teaching and research. 

Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of staff who have expertise in the topic of study.

The Engineering Biology programme offered by University of Oxford is a research-based course combining synthetic biology, engineering, and computing to develop real-world biotechnological solutions, with training in innovation, ethics, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Invest in your future with the University of Gibraltar. Join our vibrant, ambitious and growing research community on this Doctor of Philosophy programme.

This PhD in Impact of Contaminants on Metabolic Health by Abertay University's Sport and Exercise Sciences Division will prepare you for a rewarding career as an academic and researcher, as well as opening up opportunities for a diverse range of careers outside of academia.

The Digital Humanities by Practice programme from School of Advanced Study, University of London offers a supportive and stimulating environment for pursuing interdisciplinary research.

This Criminology and Criminal Justice (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield has a long-established reputation for research excellence and real-world impact.

This Biological Sciences from University of Cambridge is a four year fully-funded PhD programme that aims to create highly skilled and employable people.

The Immunological and Cellular Strategies in Metabolic Disease programme offered by King's College London is focused on the metabolic disease diabetes mellitus, including both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, with the aim to apply the most recent laboratory and clinical techniques to achieve results of the highest quality and relevance in both basic research and clinical application.

The European and International Studies programme offered by King's College London produces world-leading research in the fields of European studies, International Political Economy, and European and International politics and affairs. 

The Physics DProf at Aberystwyth University combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of staff who have expertise in the topic of study.

The Health Psychology (Part-time) programme offered at Liverpool John Moores University meets the requirements for BPS Stage Two training in Health Psychology and leads to eligibility for registration with the HCPC.

The Institute of Astronomy offers the opportunity to study for the Astronomy PhD degree at University of Cambridge, which is normally completed in three to four years.

Political Economy of Development (Joint Degree with BRAC University) at SOAS University of London offers doctoral training in the fields of development studies, development economics, the politics of development, and related fields, resulting in a PhD in the Political Economy of Development.