4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

The Department of History and Archaeology at the University of Chester is committed to high-quality research in the fields of history, archaeology and heritage. 

This Understanding and addressing loneliness in people living with long-term health conditions project at University of Dundee would be suitable for those with a background in health sciences or social sciences.

Throughout the Biotechnology (Marine Sciences) MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll explore biotechnology research in marine sciences.

The Doctor of Sport (Part-Time) programme at Northumbria University is designed to train skilled researcher-practitioners who bridge the gap between academia and the complex realities of sports and exercise professions.

This Commonwealth Studies degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London offers a unique scholarly environment in which to pursue doctoral research, particularly in the areas of human rights, globalisation and development, politics, and Commonwealth history. 

This Geographic Data Science programme at University of Bristol trains the next generation of geographic data and quantitative social scientists who are interested in understanding how to use data science and other quantitative methods to tackle pressing geospatial challenges in social and natural environments. 

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language PhD programme from University of York emphasises state-of-the-art second and foreign language research, and is designed to enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research.

Politics and History at Brunel University of London has established a substantial body of cutting-edge research across broad themes such as modern and contemporary history with special focus on the rise and fall of empires, regimes, nations and states; and war and conflict including military history from the ancient to the modern period, counterinsurgency, peace-building, and border conflict.  

The Sports and Exercise Sciences course from Lancaster University is an excellent opportunity to pursue your research career in this domain, while increasing your knowledge, learning new skills and developing your own abilities as a researcher.

The Disability Studies programme at University of Bristol links theory, policy and practice in a multidisciplinary, research-intensive environment. Its research engages with and influences national and international policy.

As a city, Bristol is known for its concentration of high-technology industry. Computers, communications and microelectronics are well represented, alongside digital media, computer games and electronic commerce. University of Bristol offers the Computer Science programme. 

The School of Geography and Planning is a leading international centre of excellence in teaching and research in spatial planning, human geography and urban design from Cardiff University, where you can study the Geography and Planning programme.

This Law degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills. 

University of Surrey research on the Vision, Speech and Signal Processing programme is creating machines that can see, hear and understand the world around them.

Logistics and Operations Management is a research area offered at Cardiff University, within which you can focus your studies as part of our Business Studies PhD programme.

This Architecture, Construction and Environment programme from University of Gloucestershire offers you the opportunity to explore innovative practice as research through the production of an original body of work.

The Journalism, Media and Culture degree offered by Cardiff University is committed to undertaking research that engages with contemporary issues across journalism, the media and communications both theoretically and practically.

The University of Chester offers supervision in Psychology in a range of areas, including possibilities for inter-disciplinary approaches.

Within the Philosophy (Distance Learning) PhD programme from University of York students follow an approved programme of research supervised by a member of academic staff and informed by a Thesis Advisory Panel.

Find out about the exciting research we do in Economics and Finance. Browse profiles of our experts, discover the research groups and their inspirational research activities you too could be part of.  The Economics (Integrated) research program is offered by Brunel University of London.