4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Architecture and the Built Environment programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Practice your research skills surrounded by peers and professors who share your passion. Join the Welsh History programme offered at Bangor University.

The University of Brighton took a pioneering role in the development of Sport and Leisure Cultures research and it has been a key discipline at the university.

Focus your studies on Human Factors Technology through our Computer Science and Informatics research programmes (MPhil, PhD) from Cardiff University.

The Theatre programme at the University of Surrey will provide you with a supportive and collegiate research experience within our conservatoire, the Guildford School of Acting (GSA).

This Social Work and Social Policy programme at the University of Huddersfield offers the opportunity to explore and address real-world challenges, supported by a strong, interdisciplinary supervisory team with extensive research and practice-based experience.  

The Typography and Graphic Communication doctoral students at University of Reading come from all over the world to study with us, attracted by the Department’s range and depth of expertise in typography and graphic communication.  

Within this Chemistry PhD programme from Newcastle University we have an international reputation in a wide range of fields from catalysis to anticancer drug design and molecular photonics to nanotechnology.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This English programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

A PhD degree in Psychology at the Lancaster University - Management School consists of an extensive and coherent research programme, typically involving three to four years of full-time study.

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

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Education programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

This Classics and Ancient History MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University covers a range of classical subjects.We have strong links with related disciplines such as history, archaeology, and modern languages.

Over the years, Brunel Law School has established itself as a major player in the UK law research landscape and is ranked as one of the top law schools in the UK for research. We offer Law (Integrated) at Brunel University of London.

Our Doctorate in Education (EdD) at University of Greenwich is intended for committed mid-career and senior professionals in all areas of education, training and related professional fields.

Embark on this creative practice-based Creative Writing programme at University of Birmingham and craft your literary masterpiece. 

Geography research at Bangor University covers both human and physically aligned work, with a strong interdisciplinarity and applied focus, addressing policy issues and conducting action research with stakeholder groups.

Join a research community with a strong commitment to good supervision and diversity of thought. In the English phd programme from University of Southampton, we have expertise in all literary periods from the medieval to the present day, as well as creative writing.

Research in Media and Communications at the University of Brighton critically analyses the role of media institutions, as well as the changing landscape of media industries and cultural production.

This MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University provides research training, supervision and collaboration to international standards.