4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Pursue the International Development degree at the University of Birmingham, conduct impactful research, and develop skills under the guidance of academic supervisors within an active research environment focused on real-world impact.

Through this Educational Research course from Lancaster University you will join a department that specialises in doctoral study and work alongside experts in higher education, social justice, technology and enhanced learning

The Social Sciences programme at London South Bank University is closely linked to our growing and dynamic research culture. You'll benefit from engaging with highly qualified academic staff, working alongside a portfolio of dynamic and popular masters programmes.

Innovate within your field of interest and undertake an extended original piece of research for a period of 4-7 years with this Business Administration DBA from Sheffield Hallam University.

Studying for a PhD or MPhil in the Quantum technologies and engineering area, 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 academic staff at the School of Pharmacy from University of Reading conduct internationally competitive research across three research subjects, and these are the areas you can conduct your PhD: Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Pharmacy Practice.

Translation Studies at University of Reading looks at processes and techniques of cross-linguistic and cross-cultural mediation. 

The Mathematics Education course at Loughborough University explore the fundamental processes involved in learning mathematics, as well as the design and evaluation of innovative pedagogy.

The Cardiff University's PhD in Vision Sciences comprises student-led research across a wide range of disciplines, from molecular and cell biology to neuroscience and clinical studies of human vision.

The Politics research at Sheffield Hallam University is often applied, which prepares you to tackle issues of immediate relevance to statutory and voluntary agencies.

There are a range of research specialisms in Occupational Therapy at Brunel University of London which can be seen in the areas we particularly welcome proposals on and supervisors’ areas of expertise. 

This Creative and Critical Writing (Welsh) course from Cardiff University offers students the opportunity to produce an original piece or collection of creative work as well as a thorough analysis of the work.

Assess, diagnose and treat severe dental diseases in children, from dental anomalies to dental traumas in this intensive yet rewarding Doctorate programme. This Paediatric Dentistry programme offered at Queen Mary University of London provides integrated, hands-on training for dentists who aspire to be specialists, either in primary or secondary services, or clinical academics of the future.

Join over 500 PhD students in one of the largest and most diverse engineering, environmental science and audiology faculties in the UK. In the Engineering programme from University of Southampton, we develop solutions in areas including sustainable energy, green transport, resource efficiency and resilient infrastructure.

Undertake doctoral studies in the highly-regarded Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI), joining a thriving academic community in the Materials and Fluid Flow Modelling at Sheffield Hallam University.

The Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing course offered at Bangor University  welcomes applications from well-qualified graduates who wish to engage in research for the degree of Practice-Led Research PhD/MPhil which combines a piece of creative practice such as media/performance work plus a dissertation/piece of critical work. 

The Ageing MPhil, PhD, MD programme from Newcastle University range of research topic is diverse. We accept proposals from many areas related to ageing and age-related health.

Cardiff University has a programme of regular research seminars, involving staff and PhD students, and an annual Research Student Conference on the Architecture programme. There are also themed workshops, eg on topics such as modelling or temple architecture.

Throughout this Philosophy PhD course from University of East Anglia you'll have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Renowned for delivering excellent courses and conducting high quality research, the School of Healthcare Sciences offers a range of postgraduate opportunities for national and international students. The Health Science programme is offered by the Bangor University.