4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

This Forensic Psychology Practice (CPD Route) programme from University of Birmingham allows suitably qualified Forensic Psychologists to ‘top up’ their existing MSc qualification to Doctoral level through Continued Professional Development.

PhD in Computer Systems Engineering at Brunel University of London expands to different research areas such as audio and video networking, multimedia architectures and applications, data communications and networking, computer engineering, video, image processing and computer vision. 

Within the Psychology PhD programme from University of York as an internationally renowned research department we have a vibrant community of research postgraduates.

The Politics and International Studies programme from SOAS University of London will train students to design, research and write a successful doctoral thesis.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Geography 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.

The Statistics course from Lancaster University aimed at those who have acquired substantial statistical knowledge and experiences and who are ready to embark an independent research project.

At University of Reading, you can be part of a vibrant and diverse research community, working alongside leading experts within Education.

English at Brunel University of London has gone from strength to strength over the last decade to the point where it is now regularly ranked in the top ten English departments in the UK in the Guardian league tables. 

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

The Doctorate in Education (EdD) at University of Reading is a part-time professional doctorate which offers research training and career development to a broad range of employed professionals in areas relating to education. 

The Department of History delivers expert postgraduate supervision by internationally recognised scholars in a wide range of subject areas. University of Bristol offers the History programme. 

Put your passion for translation into practice and produce your own original work of translation alongside a research thesis with this Translation Studies Practice-Based programme from University of Birmingham.

This Biosciences degree from the University of Gloucestershire will enable you to undertake cutting-edge scientific research in a supportive and caring environment. 

The Sociology and Social Policy and Social Work PhD from University of Brighton brings you to an established research environment rich in achievement and ambition with impactful social change at the heart of the knowledge exchange agenda.

This Statistics and Operational Research (STOR-i) course from Lancaster University offers a ground-breaking approach to statistics and operational research, developed in conjunction with leading industrial partners. There are typically over ten fully funded places annually.

Bringing together leading economic research and world-class mentorship, the Economics programme from University of Birmingham is designed for ambitious scholars committed to advancing economic understanding and developing innovative solutions to global challenges.

This Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) programme from University of Birmingham is offered by the Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Based in a city with a rich industrial heritage and rapid urban transformation - your future as a thought leader in planning and development starts here.

The Human Sciences PhD programme from University of York will give you the opportunity to conduct a substantial independent research project, leading to an original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field.

Students of Archaeology and Ancient History programme of the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7  years part time.

Political Theory from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Politics and International Relations research programmes (MPhil, PhD).