4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

This PhD programme in Urban Planning is a research degree offered by the School of Social Sciences at the University of Dundee.

This Design course from the University of West London supports advanced research into visual, spatial, multi-sensory and digital design practices, with a particular focus on how design communicates meaning, identity and social change. 

The Film Studies programme from SOAS University of London invites applications for disciplinary and interdisciplinary research in film and screen studies with particular reference to Africa, Asia and the Near and Middle East. 

The Centre for American Studies at University of Leicester was established in 1997 and since then has cemented its place as one of the UK's leading providers of American Studies degrees.

Our Biosciences academics at Brunel University of London are internationally renowned scientists in their fields of expertise and are involved in making major advances and breakthroughs in human diseases and syndromes, including breast, prostate and skin cancer, leukaemia, progeria (premature ageing), tuberculosis, malaria, aspergillus infection, trinucleotide repeat diseases and normal ageing. 

If you’re a qualified dentist who wishes to pursue a career in Oral Surgery, this Oral Surgery programme from Queen Mary University of London is for you. The Professional Doctorate (DClinDent) in Oral Surgery provides you with an integrated three-year training programme, so you can gain high-level research expertise alongside your clinical training.-

This Computer Science programme at the University of Huddersfield gives you the opportunity to develop innovative technologies that address major global challenges.

The Philosophy and Ethics degree from University of Gloucestershire offers a multitude of opportunities, depending on your discipline, interests, and experience.

The Clinical Psychology Doctoral course from University of East Anglia lasts for three calendar years and leads to the qualification of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (ClinPsyD).

Join our community of academics discovering solutions to some of today’s key global healthcare challenges. Our Medicine research at University of Southampton is having an impact in areas as diverse as asthma, osteoporosis, antibiotic resistance, developmental origins of adult disease, liver disease and diabetes. We also host the UK's first Centre for Cancer Immunology.

This Ageing Research course from the University of West London provides an opportunity for those with an interest in older adults and ageing to undertake advanced studies within your chosen area. 

As a PhD student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at University of Reading, you will be part of a vibrant research community.

On Italian Studies programmes at University of Reading, they offer expert supervision in a wide range of areas.

The Mathematics course from Lancaster University research expertise is in algebra, analysis, probability, statistical methodology, and medical and social statistics.

Our mechanical engineering research is varied and world-leading, covering topics from clean energy and advanced materials to manufacturing systems, robotics and healthcare. University of Bristol offers the Mechanical Engineering programme. 

At the Clinical Psychology programme of the University of Surrey we offer professional clinical psychology training, based on a unique combination of psychological theory, research and clinical practice within the NHS, delivered in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Mathematics at the University of Dundee is internationally renowned for its research strengths in Applied Mathematics.

This PhD in Finance is offered to the graduate students at the ICMA Centre from the University of Reading.

Explore creative, practice-based research with the Drama and Theatre Studies Practice-Based programme from University of Birmingham. Supported by the academic experts, your project might include new performance techniques, examine a particular aspect of theatre practice or involve a specific community of participants

We provide a high quality research and training environment for more than 500 scientists and clinicians. This PhD in Medicine is offered at the University of Dundee.