4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Pursue your postgraduate programme at the University of Liverpool and you'll be part of a Computer Science school that's internationally renowned for its advanced research and teaching.

The PhD in Computer Science at the University of Warwick offers exciting opportunities to do cutting-edge research in an internationally renowned environment.  

University of Hull pioneered American Studies in Britain. After more than half a century, American Studies at Hull has one of the finest collections of American resources of any British university.

Our Accounting and Finance PhD at University of Liverpool aims to develop world-class researchers, specialised in building theory and producing valuable insight into current issues in accounting and finance.

Religious Studies at University of Aberdeen focuses on explaining the origin and function of religion and not on evaluating the truth of the beliefs of religion.

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Cybersecurity. This is what we offer in the Computing Science programme from University of Aberdeen. 

Postgraduate students at Abertay University will have access to research and development opportunities, as well as contact with professionals working within the Computing industry.

Students entering the Sociology PhD programme at University of Aberdeen should have prior methods training at the postgraduate level. 

The PhD in Sociology at the University of Warwick offers a broad span of research areas and expertise. 

Build essential knowledge and gain a prestigious doctoral qualification to escalate your career in education and open up leadership opportunities with the Education programme offered by York St John University.

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.

Research opportunities in the Biology programme at Keele University include a wide range of topics in mammalian molecular biology, molecular medicine, epigenetics, proteomics, physiology, structural biology and neuroscience.

Chemistry and Materials is a vibrant area of research at The Open University UK. We have an extensive track record in working synergistically with both industrial and academic partners.

At the University of Buckingham, we offer our graduates students a phd programme degree in Country House Studies.