4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Research is at the heart of the Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance. If you are interested in addressing complex, international issues and developing your professional research skills, then the Diplomacy and International Governance programme offered at Loughborough University could be for you.

Studying for a PhD in the area of Visual Computing at Cardiff University, will see you join the School as part of a successful team of researchers with a range of industrial partners and academic collaborators.

The Business Administration course is offered by the University of Dundee and it is designed for professionals who want to apply theory to real-world business challenges.

The Department of English at the University of Chester, Institute of Gender Studies and Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences offer a vibrant, supportive and inclusive research community for students working on research projects in English Literature and/or Language, Creative Writing and Gender Studies. 

This Psychology MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University specialises in many research areas of psychology. We accept both funded and self-funded students.

This Medicine course from Lancaster University has a wide variety of medical and clinically applied research projects that can be undertaken here.

This Nanoscale Science and Technology PhD programme from Newcastle University research students in nanoLAB cross the traditional disciplinary boundaries of medicine, engineering and the physical sciences.

The Business Administration PhD degree delivered by Teesside University is designed for experienced professionals who want to develop advanced research expertise within the field of business and management. Research is typically organisational or sector-based and aims to contribute new knowledge to business theory, policy or practice.

On the History programme from Sheffield Hallam University explore your chosen topic of research during a period of intensive, supervised study and make an original contribution to historical knowledge.

As a Physiotherapy PhD student at the University of Brighton you will be able to draw on research approaches from a range of cognate fields including musculoskeletal therapy and rehabilitation, exercise prescription and health, assistive technology and mobility and efficacy of therapeutic interventions and approaches.

Explore the link between issues in business and management and relevant academic theory, and apply this to the critical investigation of problems, the creation of solutions and the introduction of change within the workplace. We offer a Professional Doctorate via Study Centres programme at University of Sunderland.

The University of Brighton is a creative and intellectually vibrant focus for a PhD in Art and Creative Practices.

The Linguistics programme from Bangor University has been taught since the 1960s, making this department one of the first linguistics departments in the UK. They are a vibrant, accessible, friendly department with staff committed to providing an excellent doctoral student experience and strong academic support for the duration of your studies.  

The University of Bristol offers a world-class environment for the Chemistry programme with state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, as well as support and guidance from internationally leading Academic Supervisors.

The Electronic Engineering PhD programme from University of York enable students to study a chosen area of research with leading researchers in the Department. 

The Sport and Exercise programme at University of Derby aims to develop your ability to use applied research methods helping you to explore key aspects of your professional experience and current practice in meaningful and relevant ways.

The Executive Doctor of Business Administration (Online) programme from Aston University is designed for experienced business executives like you, aiming to leverage your experience with cutting-edge, research-based skills that will enable you to tackle business challenges and impact the industry successfully.

The University of Dundee offers this research degree in Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics. Research is undertaken within four main groups, and within these groups, smaller specialised research sub-groups operate.

Throughout this Biotechnology (Biological, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll explore biological, agricultural and environmental sciences research.

This Energy MPhil MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University allows you to specialise in areas such as bio-energy, sustainable power and fuel cell and hydrogen technologies.