4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

The Archaeology programme at University of Glasgow has an active postgraduate community, carrying out research on a wide range of topics from the Mesolithic to the present day and from Northern Scandinavia to the Eastern Mediterranean.

The Design programme from University of Lincoln is designed to enable students to develop the competencies required for their study and future career. An experienced supervisory team is available to offer expertise and guidance, supporting students in applying for funding, attending conferences, and publishing work. 

The Drama MPhil/PhD course from The University of Exeter is an internationally-renowned centre for practice, research and teaching, and offers a supportive and stimulating environment for postgraduate research and practice, welcoming students from around the world.

Through the Finance MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter you’ll be part of a vibrant research community, with more than 150 current doctoral students. 

The Institute of Chemical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University performs research across a broad range of chemistry, including both fundamental studies, and applied and interdisciplinary work with impact on current societal challenges.

The Engineering MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is organised into six main areas which bring together the world-leading research activities of our Engineering academics and researchers.

Through the Mining and Minerals Engineering PhD programme from the The University of Exeter,as a student you will lead research projects that have a significant impact on both your chosen field of study and wider society. 

The Middle East Politics MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is an Area Studies department grounded in multidisciplinary approaches to research and training.

We are a dynamic, multidisciplinary the Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University focused on promoting excellence across our four research themes: Biomedical Engineering, Computational and Digital Engineering, Energy Harvesting and Conversion and Multiphase Flow.

Throughout the Doctor of Medicine MD course from The University of Exeter, you will be part of a thriving community, benefiting from quality research-led teaching and supervision, as well as access to outstanding facilities. 

Within the Legal Practice MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter subject-matter of your research is of course chosen by you, although we will give you advice and guidance in formulating an appropriate research proposal. Please feel free to contact staff directly if you have any questions as to the viability of your research ideas.

In the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences programme from Bournemouth University, we conduct research in areas such as healthcare, midwifery, nursing, leadership or dementia, as well as radiography and medical imaging, nutrition, exercise, the social sciences, humanisation and social work. 

The Advanced Quantitative Methods (AQM) in Social Sciences programme offered by The University of Exeter develops advanced expertise in statistical analysis, empirical investigation, and data-driven social research.

The Business Administration programme of the University of Northampton is a professional doctorate with the same status as a PhD. It is the highest qualification available in business and management, designed for senior professionals who wish to advance their careers by developing their academic research and critical thinking skills.

The aim of the Media and Communications (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton is to give each student the most solid base possible to launch further research and career development.

This Education MPhil/PhD course from The University of Exeter will enable you to gain an in-depth grounding in educational research methods through ESRC recognised training. As an MPhil/PhD level student you will become part of a research-intensive Graduate School, studying with some of the leading scholars in their disciplines.

The Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences represents a partnership of over 110 academics at the School of Mathematics of University of Edinburgh and the Department of Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics and the Department of Mathematics of Heriot-Watt University and provides a superb environment for PhD Mathematics study at Heriot-Watt University  in all areas of the mathematical sciences.

The Clinical Studies programme from The University of Lancashire is designed to empower healthcare practitioners to drive change and innovation in their workplace by applying cutting-edge research to real-life practice.

The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent. This PhD in Entrepreneurship is offered at the University of Strathclyde.

The Biological Sciences MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is committed to ensuring that our research students are given the training and support to develop high-level professional skills required for careers in academia, commercial or public sectors.