4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Are you interested in how modern languages shape our understanding and experiences in the world? Do you have a particular intercultural topic you would like to research? Then this Modern Languages (Distance Learning) programme from University of Nottingham.

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

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

The Plant and Crop Sciences programme offered by University of Nottingham develops advanced research expertise in plant biology, crop improvement, and sustainable agricultural innovation.

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. 

Staff supervise research in: African Literature in English and in translation, Caribbean literature, African-American and Native American literatures, Australian literature, New Zealand and South Pacific literature since 1800, Indian and South-East Asian literature in English and in translation, middle-eastern literature and Mediterranean literature, postcolonial women writers.

The Cardiovascular Science (VascularRewind) programme offered by University of Oxford is for graduates who want to undertake advanced research into cardiovascular disease in Oxford.

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.

This Public Policy from University of Cambridge is ideal for candidates with a strong academic background and a passion for applied research in public policy.

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.

Begin your research journey with Brunel Arts and Health's leading PhD options. Established in 2021, the Arts and Health program at Brunel University of London offers interdisciplinary research environments, investigating the effects of art, music, movement, and drama on health and wellbeing.

The Cancer Science (Intercalation) programme offered by University of Oxford is a research course for medical students, offering advanced training in oncology and cancer biology through seminars, lab-based research, and skills development over three years.

The Fundamentals of AI programme offered by University of Oxford is a research-based DPhil course focused on foundational AI, machine learning, and computational statistics. Students will help shape the future of AI and Machine Learning with a view to real-world impact.

The Healthcare Data Science programme offered by University of Oxford is a four-year cohort-based training programme offering doctoral study in computational statistics, machine learning, data engineering and infectious disease analytics within the context of ethically-responsible health research.

The Superconductivity - Enabling Transformative Technologies programme offered by University of Oxford is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) on Superconductivity: Enabling Transformative Technologies and is designed to equip students with advanced skills to tackle the biggest challenges in superconductivity.

The Social and Public Policy programme offered by Swansea University is a part-time doctoral research degree, equivalent to the PhD but different in that it is professionally orientated to focus on ‘applied’ research, rather than ‘pure’ research.

This Archaeology (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield puts you at the centre of work that explores major historical and contemporary issues.