4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

On this English Literature programme at the University of Surrey you will perform innovative and world-leading research across literature, writing and linguistics.

You will be part of the University's community of researchers, with the opportunity to attend and/or contribute to a range of discipline, college and University-wide presentations, training and conferences. We offer a Regional Economic and Social Research programme delivered by Sheffield Hallam University.

Through the Geography PhD programme from Newcastle University we offer supervision across a wide range of human and physical geography topics.

The Physics programme at the University of Surrey provides opportunities for experimental, theoretical and computational research in both fundamental and applied physics, in subjects such as nuclear and radiation physics, astrophysics, photonics, soft matter, quantum technologies and medical physics.

Take the next step with the Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies programme at the University of Birmingham. At Birmingham, you’ll be a part of the UK’s only research centre to unite these disciplines.

The PhD programmes are usually 3 years of full-time study with a 60,000 to 100,000 word thesis being submitted at the end of the third year. The Celtic Studies programme is offered at Bangor University.

This Business and Management PhD course from University of East Anglia involves a long term, sustainable approach to business practices that make a positive contribution to the 'triple bottom line‘: economic, social, and environmental performance.

Undertaking this History of Art and Archaeology programme from SOAS University of London is an intense and personally rewarding experience. 

Our research Human Resources and Organisational Behaviour degree (MPhil/PhD) at University of Greenwich allows you to undertake rigorous and critical exploration in the area of work, employment, human resource management and organisational behaviour with support from an expert supervisor.

This Social Statisticscourse from Lancaster University is suitable for a range of purposes, notably: social science graduates interested in quantitative empirical work and statistics graduates wishing to develop applicable expertise in social statistics.

The PhD is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding. This Human Geography and Environment programme is offered by University of York.

This Education course from the University of West London offers an opportunity to address complex educational challenges, locally and globally, and develop innovative, evidence-based solutions. 

Unlock your potential with the Biosciences programme from University of Birmingham, where you'll explore cutting-edge research in human, animal, plant, microbial, cell, and molecular biology guided by top experts in one of the UK's leading Biosciences schools.

The History of Art PhD programme from University of York welcomes students from all backgrounds, with a great range of intellectual interests.

With the a Shakespeare Studies programme from  University of Birmingham you'll join a community of scholars in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon and access the most comprehensive Shakespeare studies collection in the UK.

The School of Chemistry from Cardiff University, has developed a particular strength in Physical Organic Chemistry, with a research group dedicated to this exciting area of study. As part of the Physical Organic Chemistry programme, students can conduct their research within this group.

Conduct your own Global Ethics research with the support of experts from the Department of Philosophy from University of Birmingham. Explore key ethical issues that have a real-world impact on people's lives. 

The Cancer and Genomic Sciences programme at University of Birmingham unites scientists and clinicians, equipping you with the essential skills needed to contribute to both discovery and translational research in the areas of: cancer, genome biology, rare diseases, bioinformatics and health data science.

At the University of Dundee, Physics has entered into a new and exciting phase of growth, with eminent staff appointments in cutting edge technology sectors and research in projects are available in multiple areas.

Philosophy at Lancaster University - Management School is pluralistic in approach and, where possible, we are open to engagement and collaboration with other disciplines and institutions.