4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

With the Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering programme of the University of Strathclyde, You can study an MPhil or an MRes over the course of one year, a PhD over three years or an EngD over four years.

This programme addresses one of our main aims at Kent, which is to enable research students to take risks and use cross-disciplinary techniques to explore research questions. This is the PhD that covers narrative non-fiction, as well as other forms of creative writing that are not poems or a novel.

The Contemporary India Research programme offered by King's College London investigates the political, social, economic, and cultural dynamics of modern India through interdisciplinary and globally informed research.

Research in the School of Biosciences revolves around understanding systems and processes in the living cell. It has a strong molecular focus with leading-edge activities that are synergistic with one another and complementary to the teaching provision. 

The Criminology degree delivered by the University of Kent is a dynamic and interdisciplinary subject with political and legal influences.

The Public Policy Research programme offered by King's College London investigates how political and economic forces shape public policy and explores solutions to local, national, and global policy challenges through interdisciplinary research.

Our postgraduate research programmes in Civil Engineering at The University of Manchester offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field.

The Sustainability programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores sustainability challenges through research into socio-ecological systems, systems change, governance, community engagement, and the factors that shape sustainable futures.

Many of our former PhD students in English Language Teaching at University of Essex work in higher education institutions around the world, as teachers and/or as academic researchers, but also in teacher education, in the area of educational advice and management, programme evaluation, and syllabus design.

Our PhD Middle Eastern Studies programme at The University of Manchester enables you to carry out a piece of significant, original research under the supervision of our academics

The Psychology programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced expertise in psychological theory, research design, and scientific investigation, preparing researchers to explore behaviour, cognition, development, health, and biological processes through original inquiry.

The Biostatistics programme offered by King's College London investigates statistical modelling, health data integration, and computational techniques that support precision and evidence-based medicine.

Planetary Science at The University of Manchester applies a fundamental knowledge of isotopes and chemistry together with new observations to understand natural systems.

The Film and Television Production programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores screen storytelling, production practices, media industries, and creative development across film, television, and emerging audiovisual formats.

The Higher Education Management programme at the University of Bath is developed specifically for university leaders. Gain the research skills you need to address the challenges of higher education in the 21st century.

The Politics programme at University of Lincoln aims to provide considerable support to enable students to become independent researchers.

Paediatric Dentistry is a three-year, full time degree programme at University College London (UCL) providing comprehensive training in paediatric dentistry.

Understand the nature and significance of conflict as a human condition. Develop the skills to prevent violent conflict, mitigate its catastrophic effects, and reconstruct societies in its aftermath.  Embedded in our world re

The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent. This Social Work and Social Policy degree is offered at the University of Strathclyde.

The School of Engineering offers research-led degrees in a wide range of research disciplines related to Medical Engineering, Bioengineering, Digital-Health and Medical Electronics.