4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

The Engineering and Engineering Trades programme offered by Heriot-Watt University develops global research professionals capable of advancing engineering knowledge through original investigation, analytical problem-solving, and sustained scholarly contribution across diverse technological fields.

The Statistics programme offered by Heriot-Watt University develops advanced quantitative research expertise through rigorous investigation of statistical theory, modelling, risk analysis, and decision-making methods that address complex economic and societal challenges.

With this Language and Communication Sciences programme at City St George's, University of London you will research a specific area of speech, language and communication science. Working with your supervisor in our specialist research centre work will involve one or more aspects of this discipline.

The Applied Linguistics programme offered by Swansea University enables doctoral researchers to undertake a substantial project led by their own passions and interests. 

A wealth of community heritage assets are hidden; they belong to individuals, to families, tucked away in attics or cupboards and their wider cultural value is often not fully appreciated. We offer a A Picture is Worth 1000 - Words, Curation Storytelling Using Community Film and Photographic Archives degree at Robert Gordon University.

The Learning Analytics and Learning Design research group is part of the Educational and learning technology research theme at The Open University UK.

The Future Transport and Cities programme offered by Coventry University investigates next-generation mobility systems, smart cities, autonomous transport, and sustainable urban infrastructure to improve how people, goods, and services move in a technology-enabled world.

Research in the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews spans a broad range of topics in the biological sciences, and offers a variety of opportunities for PhD research.

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD at University of Nottingham brings innovation in science and technology to applications ranging from the generation and use of electrical energy (including renewable energy) to high-speed information processing and pervasive computing.

Develop original research into literature and language, from the medieval period to the present day, guided by our expert staff. We offer a English (Online) phd degree at the University of Nottingham. 

The recent completion of the human genome project has afforded new and exciting avenues for research that define the genetic basis for human disease. We offer a Genetics, Epigenetics and Epidemiology degree at the Keele University.

The Computer Science programme offered by Swansea University enables doctoral researchers to undertake a substantial project led by them. It is a highly respected qualification which is a necessary step in a career in academia, and also will open a wider scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector.

This Contemporary Art and Activism PhD at Robert Gordon University would examine aspects of the vexed relationship between art and activism.

Across Scotland increasing numbers of these organisations are growing new forests and innovating sustainable business models to mobilise natural resources in pursuit of social and ecological benefits balanced with financial sustainability. We offer this phd project in Designs on Net-zero - Exploring Design Thinking and Innovation in Nature-based SMEs at the Robert Gordon University.

University of Salford is a prominent UK centre for Civil Engineering research. With internationally-recognised output in engineering, built environment, and environmental studies, our Civil Engineering Research Group combines a wealth of experience, supported by high-calibre academics and first-class facilities.

Our PhD Business programme at University of Nottingham combines academic theory with good practice.  

Researchers  of Education programme at University of Nottingham are committed to investigating and advancing social justice within and through education. You will undertake your doctoral study in a supportive international and interdisciplinary research community. 

The Biomedical Sciences course from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) is an extension of our impressive Biomedical Science portfolio, which includes the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) - accredited BSc (Hons) and MSc programmes.

At the University of Nottingham, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Materials Engineering and Material Design. 

Join the Mathematics programme at University of Nottingham for the chance to work on projects in both fundamental and applied mathematical sciences that have an impact in the modern world.