4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Advance your career in materials science and engineering research by collaborating with internationally renowned partners within the Metallurgy and Materials Science course at University of Birmingham.

Physiotherapy offers a multi-stranded research programme delivered by the Brunel University of London exploring the development and evaluation of rehabilitation strategies, the environments in which they can be used and the lived experience of patients across a broad spectrum of acute and long term conditions.  

In this postgraduate research Management (Marketing and Reputation) programme at Henley Business School at University of Reading you will undertake original research in Marketing & Reputation that will make a contribution to theory and impact upon practice.

The Mathematics course from the University of West London allows you to use theoretical, applied, and computational research methods to solve a wide range of problems ranging from theoretical to the applied sector. 

The Physics course from Lancaster University schemes emphasise the development of transferable skills, such as critical thinking, communication skills, numeracy, literacy, team working, and computing and computational skills, which are in much demand amongst employers.

Our Smart Power Networks research at Brunel University of London focuses on the development of algorithms to improve distribution efficiency, and strategies to allow mass power generation from renewable energy sources to be efficiently integrated with the grid. 

The Accounting, Banking, Economics, Finance, Management Studies and Marketing PhD programme in the Business School at Bangor University has been described by external experts as ’second to none in the UK’.  

The Mathematics research at the University of Chester is undertaken by an enthusiastic and successful group of academic staff and their students. They would be glad to hear from potential students who would like to study for a PhD in the area of Mathematics.

Develop your critical creative practice within an inclusive research environment, mentored by leading experts, with access to our world class labs.

This Computer Science PhD programme from University of York gives you the opportunity to complete a piece of original research with expert guidance from world academics.

The Health, Wellbeing and Society programme from University of Bristol is linked to the interdisciplinary South West doctoral pathway of the same name.

Throughout this Media and Cultural Studies PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll gain access to a wide range of professional and academic opportunities including regional, national and global links with creative and cultural industries.

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Embedded Intelligence from Loughborough University requires the use of sensors, communications and processing that are embedded into the product, process or service in order to meet specific objectives. As such, the embodiment of EI depends on a multidisciplinary approach for a successful implementation.

Structural Biophysics programme offered at Cardiff University is a research area in which you can focus your studies within our PhD programme in Vision Sciences.

They offer a PhD programme in History at the University of Reading. Work alongside internationally recognised academics as you make a valuable contribution to our understanding of the past and the world.

Our Biological Sciences PhD programme at Queen Mary University of London offers students the opportunity to conduct research within a wide range of areas. 

The Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research) from University of Birmingham provides postgraduate research opportunities across the full spectrum of the School’s research areas, including human geography and environmental health sciences.

The Digital Media and Digital Cultures at the University of Brighton is committed to cross-disciplinary approaches to research into and through digital media, digital innovation, creative digital and the growth and adoption of digital culture in all walks of life.

This Health Sciences  PhD degree from University of East Anglia gives you the support to carry out your own independent research and make your own mark.

Studying for a Computer Science and Informatics PhD or MPhil offered at Cardiff University, offers you the opportunity to become part of a strong, dynamic and internationally successful research school.