4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Law from University of Cambridge may be awarded after three to four years of full-time study or five to seven years of part-time study (including a probationary period) of supervised independent research on the basis of a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words, exclusive of bibliography, table of contents and any other preliminary matter.

Literature, Culture and Thought at University of Cambridge supports interdisciplinary projects that by virtue of their design clearly transcend or stand outside any one Section in the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics. 

Early Years at University of Northampton seeks to give students a firm foundation in research technique and equip them to conduct a sizable piece of academic research with success.

Our PhD programme offers high-quality training and a supportive environment in which to pursue your passion for research with internationally respected experts in the field from different disciplines. The Philosophy, Politics and Economics programme is offered at University of York.

Superconductivity - Enabling Transformative Technologies at University of Cambridge is part of the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) programme in Superconductivity: Enabling Transformative Technologies, led by the University of Bristol.

Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence at University of Cambridge will train the next generation of AI researchers, technologists, and leaders in the development of human-centred, human-compatible, responsible and socially and globally beneficial AI technologies.

All of the Academic Divisions in the Faculty of Health, Education and Society invite Research applications from graduates in Sociology, Psychology, or similar disciplines. This Psychological and Sociological studies PhD at University of Northampton offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Applied Health Sciences (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 Accounting, Finance and Economics (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.

The 2D Materials of Tomorrow from University of Cambridge students are expected to have produced original work making a significant contribution to knowledge in the field of 2D materials.

Occupational Psychology at Northumbria University provides a programme for practitioner occupational psychologists to further enhance their theoretical and applied understanding of occupational psychology.

Public Health at Teesside University London is ideal for those aspiring or working in senior public health roles to develop advanced leadership, critical thinking and research skills

Train to become a qualified clinical psychologist through this joint award in Clinical Psychology at Coventry University between Coventry University and the University of Warwick. Designed with NHS practice in mind, develop the professional, research and therapeutic skills needed to support people’s mental health and wellbeing.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Creative Writing (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 Business and Management Studies (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.

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

The Durham Doctor of Business Administration programme of Durham University benefits from a long heritage as one of the first executive DBA programmes in the UK.

The Environmental Social Science programme from University of Kent is a vibrant and multi-disciplinary programme which seeks to understand and seek solutions to the environmental issues facing our global society.

The Comparative Literature Research programme offered by King's College London explores literary traditions, cultural exchange, and textual interpretation across languages, periods, and global regions.

The Computer Science Research programme offered by King's College London investigates computing technologies, data, algorithms, and artificial intelligence to address fundamental scientific questions and complex societal challenges in the digital world.