4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

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 Cancer Studies degree at the Keele University.

The PhD in History of Nineteenth-Century Britain at University of Buckingham is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral viva voce examination.

Cyber security is a fundamental requirement for all users of technology – helping to protect organisations and people from a significant, wide variety and constantly evolving threat. This ever-changing threat landscape requires constant innovation in the technologies that provide protection. Explore the Published Works in Cyber Security course at the University of Plymouth. 

By studying the Published Works in Dental Studies course from University of Plymouth you will be joining a dynamic research community of students, academics and staff that are doing their bit to tackle some of the greatest problems impacting science and society.

The Philosophy by Distance Learning programme from University of Nottingham, offers one of the most pluralistic and active research communities in the UK and invite applications from enthusiastic and committed PhD students.

The Doctor of Music programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a specialist award in composition or musical performance. 

With this Food, Nutrition and Health programme at The University of Exeter, research at the cutting-edge of health innovation, making a difference across the world.

The Education and Social Policy at Cardiff Metropolitan University has been recognised for its pedagogic excellence and proactive engagement with the development of education.

In achieving both artistic ambition and academic astuteness, prospective postgraduate theatre research students will join a thriving research environment. We offer a Theatre degree at University of Chichester.

Uncover how media and communications shape society, culture and public opinion. Study in a globally renowned department of world-class academics. Learn more at the Media and Communications programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

As one of the UK's leading centres of historical research, the department emphasises the international and transnational context of historical developments. Learn more at the International History programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

The Offshore Renewable Energy programme offered by Swansea University has been running as a training centre since 2012 and so far, has already recruited and trained over 100 Offshore Renewable Engineers.

Study your PhD in the vibrant community of Warwick's School of Life Sciences, with 90% of our research rated as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the REF 2021 assessment. Pursue both subject-specific and general research expertise on the practical-based PhD in Life Sciences. The Life Sciences programme is offered at University of Warwick.

Advance the future of cybersecurity, AI, and 5G networks. Join the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funded Centre of Doctoral Training (CDT) and become a pioneer with our Open Secure Communication Networks PhD programme. The Open Secure Communication Networks programme is offered at University of Surrey.

The Social and Public Policy programme offered by University of Glasgow draws on the expertise of academics within their Division of Urban Studies & Social Policy (USSP) and Centre for Public Policy (CPP).

The Cancer Science (Maths or Physics) programme offered by University of Oxford is a research course applying maths, physics, and engineering to cancer biology, imaging, data science, and therapy, with interdisciplinary lab rotations and a thesis.

The Cyber Diplomacy programme offered by University of East London is designed to meet the current global diplomacy priorities and capacity building. 

The Clinical Psychology Sciences programme offered by University of Glasgow has been designed specifically to provide the best in advanced training in mental health science and practice, with a delivery framework that keeps the learner strongly connected to their home country.

Take the opportunity to pursue an individual research project of your choosing, with expert guidance and personal supervision from a member of the Published Works in English course from University of Plymouth.

Study in an internationally renowned department and contribute to our pioneering research. Learn more at the Mathematics programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.