4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

At University of Reading, our core areas of expertise include Ancient History, Greek and Latin language and linguistics, literature, archaeology, philosophy, art, and culture. 

The Earth Sciences course at University of Birmingham allows you to undertake research across a wide range of the earth sciences.

The Education department strives to be the most innovative in London. We offer this Education (Integrated) programme at the Brunel University of London. 

This Health and Life Sciences course offered at Aston University is for those who are seeking to develop greater in-depth knowledge in a specific area. Completing this level of study is about making an original contribution to knowledge, making new discoveries and developing lifelong skills. 

In the Politics and International Relations programme from University of Southampton we supervise research across a range of areas, from political science and philosophy to public policy and global politics. Join a tight knit group of scholars exploring the latest events, theories, systems and policies shaping our world.

On Education at Kingston University you will develop advanced research skills and professional credibility. You'll work with leading academics, access excellent resources, and explore real-world education challenges in your chosen field.

 The Translation Studies programme from SOAS University of London is a research training programme which combines foundational and advanced training in the core areas of translation studies, research methods and research work leading to a thesis. 

Study, research and conduct investigations with specialist staff in a vibrant postgraduate community, graduating with advanced qualifications in the natural and built environment the Natural and Built Environment research degree at Sheffield Hallam University. 

Bangor University is in such a great location for studying and researching environmental issues; it is minutes away from a huge diversity of landscapes and environments. The university offers this Soil and Environmental Science programme.

Study for a Health and Social Care higher degree by research in Sheffield Hallam University's Research Centre which undertakes world-class, multidisciplinary applied health and social care research that has real-world impact. 

The Civil Engineering programme from the University of Bristol addresses the global need for delivering long-term, sustainable performance of existing and new infrastructure systems.

The Politics and International Relations programme of the University of Leicester students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Embedded Intelligence from Loughborough University requires the use of sensors, communications and processing that are embedded into the product, process or service in order to meet specific objectives. As such, the embodiment of EI depends on a multidisciplinary approach for a successful implementation.

Our Modern Languages and Linguistics PhD and integrated PhD programmes at University of Southampton give you the skills for a range of successful professions such as teacher, researcher or lecturer.

The School of Social Sciences provides a stimulating and supportive environment for postgraduate training. The Social Policy, Sociology programme is offered at Bangor University.

The Development of Antioxidant-loaded Dermal Formulations for Diabetic Wound Healing course at Aston University aims to develop and characterise biocompatible dermal gel formulations loaded with antioxidants to promote angiogenesis and re-epithelialisation in a 3D-diabetic wound model.

They are distinctive in the wide range of research they undertake as a department at University of Reading, in particular in the application of core Mathematics to other disciplines such as climate science, biology, and computer science.

The Novel Functions of the Epigenetic Cancer Driver KMT2D programme at Aston University is for those who are seeking to develop greater in-depth knowledge in a specific area. Completing this level of study is about making an original contribution to knowledge, making new discoveries and developing lifelong skills. 

If you’re a dentist who has a special interest in clinical oral microbiology or want to become a clinical academic, this course is for you. The Professional Doctorate in Clinical Oral Microbiology from Queen Mary University of London provides you with an integrated three-year training programme, so you can gain high-level research expertise alongside your clinical training.

The PhD programme in Law at Bradford University enables you to conduct legal research under the supervision of our international, experienced, and highly committed faculty.