4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

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.

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.

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.

​​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.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Forensic Science (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

This Public Health (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield offers postgraduate researchers the opportunity to engage in high-impact, practice-focused research that directly improves patient care, health systems, and workforce development locally, nationally, and globally. 

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from International Career Institute (ICI) - UK is an advanced professional qualification designed for experienced professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership capability and strategic insight.

This AI and Society from University of Cambridge is one of the world's leading interdisciplinary centres for research on the ethics, governance and societal impact of artificial intelligence.

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 Engineering program at University of Plymouth four year professional engineering doctorate provides an alternative to a traditional PhD, tailored for students who want a career in industry. 

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 Robotics and AI for Net Zero programme offered by University of Oxford is run by the Universities of Manchester, Glasgow and Oxford. It trains the next generation of engineers in the robotics and AI (RAI) technologies needed to support the UK's net zero agenda.

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. 

As a School of Health and Society student at University of Salford you will join our vibrant and diverse research community in the School of Health and Society. 

This Global Risk and Resilience from University of Cambridge will equip students with the skills and expertise to contribute critically and constructively to the aim of identifying, assessing, managing and/or mitigating global catastrophic risks.

Philosophy at Hartpury University offers a challenging and exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research that makes a difference to industry practice, finds solutions to real-world challenges and helps improve the lives of people and animals.