4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Interdisciplinary Geography and Environment research at University of Aberdeen is addressing societal challenges, earth surface processes and environment change.

Join our lively community of doctoral researchers at the University of Sussex and address some of the most important current issues in International Development (Global Studies).

The PhD in Intellectual History at University of Buckingham is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral viva voce examination. 

Academics at The Open University UK investigate an array of musical practices, from the 15th century to the present day in this Historical Musicology programme.

Music research at Keele University has two main themes: Music Technology and Musicology. The Music Technology research group is one of the largest teams in UK Higher Education focusing on the creative aspects of Music Technology. 

The PhD in Accounting programme at University of Buckingham offers a supportive environment to undertake original research and equips students with the theoretical and technical skills needed to produce quality research.

Colleagues are actively involved in national and regional film-related research networks. Liverpool hosts a regular screen studies research seminar with about five invited speakers each semester. We offer a Film Studies degree at University of Liverpool. 

Discover a Doctor of Philosophy degree awarded in any subject area at University of the Arts London (UAL)  with qualified and inspiring research supervision.

The Department of English at University of Liverpool conducts research in three main areas: literature, language, and Creative Writing. 

With around 30 current PhD Sport students at University of Chichester, we have a vibrant and diverse postgraduate community conducting research in a wide range of sport disciplines.

Apply for a research programme in Social Work at the University of Hull. With its diverse range of environments, experiences and social conditions, the city of Hull and its surrounds make it an area rich with opportunities for research in social work.

German research at University of Liverpool interests in MLC focus in depth on the twentieth century and contemporary period from a broad range of cultural, historical and linguistic perspectives.

The Doctor of Professional Studies programme at Middlesex University is open to experienced practitioners from all professional areas who bring a high level of curiosity and passion to their commitment to make a positive difference to their sector/field. It is designed to help the individual practitioner respond to the complex, high level challenges that show up in their context.

The School of Health Professions has something for everyone interested in health and care–related professions so come and join it to study for a Health Studies degree at University of Plymouth within a unique inter-disciplinary learning environment. 

The Business Administration DBA offered at The University of Lancashire enables senior professionals to turn research into impact. You’ll conduct applied research that advances both theory and practice. You'll produce innovative solutions that improve organisational performance and drive sustainable business transformation.

The Intelligent Healthcare programme offered by Coventry University investigates digital health technologies, remote healthcare, disease monitoring, and innovative interventions that support healthier lives and improve healthcare delivery within communities.

The Trust, Peace and Social Relations programme offered by Coventry University investigates peacebuilding, conflict transformation, trust, governance, security, migration, and community relations to address contemporary social and global challenges.

The research programme in Pharmacy (Pharmacology and Physiology) at the University of Kent gives you the integrated, broad-based research training needed to exploit current advances in pharmaceutical and biological sciences and pharmacy practice.

Academics in the Astronomy Research Group have led a number of Astronomy Education research projects, in collaboration with eSTEeM, The Open University UK centre for STEM pedagogy.

Digital devices, practices and networks have entered nearly every domain of our lives – from the most intimate private spheres to the most public and political, and blurring the boundaries between. This Digital Cultures, Social Networks and Political Change programme is offered at The Open University UK.