4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field with this Linguistics and Communication programme from University of Birmingham.

This Environment and Politics PhD programme from University of York involves interdisciplinary research that cuts across these two disciplines.

The three-year doctorate Doctor of Clinical Psychology from Cardiff University will provide you with the necessary competencies and experiences to register as a Clinical Psychologist with the UK Health and Care Professions Council.

Take your place at one of the UK's largest Chemical Engineering departments with a tradition of experimental research. Join pioneering research teams as you build skills for a promising future career with the Chemical Engineering course at University of Birmingham.

Based in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion from Cardiff University, you join a vibrant academic and research community, proud of our reputation for training the next generation of researchers on this Conservation programme.

Work with world-leading archaeologists at the University of Reading in the Archaeology programme to pursue your own research career.

The Department of English supervises research degrees in a broad range of areas, from classical literature to contemporary writing and theory. The English programme of the Queen Mary University of London has particular expertise in enabling students to locate their chosen topic of literary research within an interdisciplinary framework.

Focus your studies on Social Computing through Computer Science and Informatics research programmes (MPhil, PhD) from Cardiff University.

Our Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience 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. 

 Within this Physics PhD programme from University of York, you will work closely with your academic supervisor, supported by world-class researchers with wide-ranging interests, to create new insights into the physical world.

Help to shape the future of Education through our research degrees at University of Southampton. Explore new ideas that can have an impact on practice as you develop your professional skills.

This Education and Social Justice (by thesis and coursework) course from Lancaster University is designed for professionals who are engaged in the promotion of social justice in or through education. 

Our research on Materials Characterisation and Processing at Brunel University of London harnesses multiple technologies for the processing and manufacture of novel materials, particularly biomaterials and polymers. 

The Department of Philosophy has a reputation for high-quality research across the subject. University of Bristol offers the Philosophy programme. 

The Department of Chemistry at Loughborough University will give you the opportunity to develop new and highly sought after skills which can set you up for a range of careers. 

History at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History.

This English Literature and Creative Writing course from Lancaster University was developed to meet the needs of students exploring the interface between critical and creative modes of research and writing. 

The Tourism and Hospitality programme offered at University of Brighton has taken a pioneering role in the academic study of tourism, tourism management, events and hospitality and welcomes students undertaking PhD research across all aspects of tourism and hospitality.

The Biological Sciences programme offered by Bangor University covers the full spectrum of the biosciences.

This Organisational Health and Well-Being course from Lancaster University is innovative and international first, developing knowledge and understanding of the psychological, social and organisational dynamics in the relationship between work and health.