4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

We invite applications from enthusiastic research students wishing to explore an aspect of practice related to our Health Studies research clusters at University of Bradford.

This Education programme at the University of Huddersfield places you at the centre of work that addresses some of the most pressing challenges in education and society today.

Cardiff University welcome applications from students interested in researching for a PhD in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. They focus on the discovery, development and optimised use of medicines and therapeutics to tackle some of the world's most debilitating and life-threatening diseases and improving patient health outcomes.

This Palliative Care course from Lancaster University is ideal for people in or looking to enter clinical work, education, research, management, policy and advocacy. Clinical experience is not a requirement for this PhD.

Our researchers create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip versatile doctoral researchers with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society. We offer a Computer Science degree at Brunel University of London.

Drug Delivery and Microbiology is a research theme delivered at Cardiff University within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences research programmes (MPhil, MD, PhD).

This Social and Behavioural Sciences in Medicine course from Lancaster University provides research training in core concepts and theories in the social and behavioural disciplines within medicine and healthcare.

The aim of the Infection and Immunity degree offered at The Cardiff University is to offer a broad knowledge and expertise in in all aspects of immunological-based disease processes at the molecular and cellular level, with strengths in innate immunity, cancer immunology, T-cell biology and viral and bacterial infection.

The Department of Religion and Theology has a thriving and innovative research culture and includes leading researchers in the thought and practice of Buddhism, Christianity, East Asian Religions, Judaism, Islam, Philosophy of Religion, Theology and Ethics. University of Bristol offers the Religion and Theology programme. 

The Music PhD programme from University of York may be proposed in any area closely related to the research interests of current members of staff (see staff profiles). 

At the University of Reading, they can supervise a wide range of Neuroscience research topics. 

Supervision is available for research across all discipline areas in the School of Ocean Sciences. The Ocean Sciences (PhD/MPhil) is offered at Bangor University. 

The Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering course from the Loughborough University aims to deliver world-leading excellence in our research, covering a full spectrum of engineering, technology and science activity essential to the fast-paced aeronautical and automotive industry.

This Law degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills. 

The Theory and Practice of Management course from Lancaster University combines the academic rigour of a traditional PhD with the accessibility of a structured, part-time research programme.

Pure Mathematics offered by Cardiff University is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Mathematics research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

Research in the area of architecture is carried out by specialist centres. Architecture is offered at London South Bank University.

We offer a Social Statistics and Demography degree at the University of Southampton. Join a community of researchers tackling today’s biggest challenges, such as helping to improve maternal health in India or improving access to water. We are known for our expertise and the application of cutting-edge quantitative and qualitative methods.

University of East Anglia Law School is one of the top Law schools in the United Kingdom. We want your research to make a real difference. 

The Great Western Four and Doctoral Training Partnership comprises the University of Bristol, University of Bath, Cardiff University, University of Exeter, British Antarctic Survey, British Geological Survey, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, the Natural History Museum and Plymouth Marine Laboratory.