4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

The Materials programme offered by Imperial develops advanced research expertise in materials science and engineering, enabling students to create innovative solutions for energy, transport, electronics, healthcare, and environmental challenges through interdisciplinary investigation.

Computing and Mathematics PhD students at the School of Mathematics and Computer Science from University of Wolverhampton are supervised by academics who are leading experts in their particular area of expertise. 

During the Mathematics program offered by Swansea University you will undertake a mathematics research project over three years (PhD), supported by globally esteemed researchers.

The Aeronautics programme offered by Imperial develops advanced research expertise in aerospace science and engineering, enabling students to address challenges in aviation, space, energy, healthcare, and autonomous systems through original investigation.

The Institute of Irish Studies at the University of Liverpool is an interdisciplinary centre of academic excellence with a global reputation for the study of Ireland.

The Clinical Education program offered by Swansea University is available on a full-time or part-time basis, over 3 or 6 years and is ideal for those wishing to further their career in academic, clinical or medical education.

Psychology programme at University of Nottingham is dedicated to the study of the psychological and biological basis of behaviour.

Conduct original clinical, applied or fundamental studies in vision research under the supervision of world leading experts at the Centre for Applied Vision Research at City St George's, University of London.

The Sport and Exercise Sciences programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University enables researchers to deepen their expertise through advanced investigation of human movement, musculoskeletal health, and related research and practical skills.

The Medical Genetics course from University of Cambridge applicants are typically science postgraduates or clinically qualified doctors undertaking scientific training. 

Students on the DPhil in Experimental Psychology at University of Oxford will carry out independent research under the supervision and guidance of principal investigators and researchers within a research group or lab. 

Our PhD Music (Composition) programme at The University of Manchester will see you produce a portfolio of compositions and a written commentary under the supervision of our academics.

The Biomedical Science programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University investigates health, disease, and ageing across human, animal, and microbial systems, enabling researchers to advance knowledge of biological mechanisms and disease processes.

As a DPhil in Clinical Medicine student from the University of Oxford, you will conduct research in basic science and/or in clinical medicine. The degree will provide you with research skills, in-depth knowledge, understanding and expertise in your chosen field of research. 

This Creative Writing programme at University of Plymouth is one of the longest running in the UK, with a history reaching back to the late 1990s. 

The Department for Analytics, Operations and Systems offers world class education and conducts internationally leading research in operational research, data analytics, operations management, information systems and sustainability. 

In the Physics programme at the University of Nottingham, we conduct internationally leading research in a wide range of experimental and theoretical areas of physics and astronomy. Explore our research groups below to see what opportunities we can offer.

Our MRes is the normal route to PhD Economics at University of Nottingham. It is an integrated one year Masters in Research, from which students progress to the PhD in Economics lasting four years.

We offer a phd programme degree in Film and Television Studies degree at the University of Nottingham.

At the Imperial, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Italian Studies. For those who wish to improve their command of a foreign language or to embark on a new one, day and evening classes at all levels from beginners to advanced are available within the college.