4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

This Digital Humanities degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London demonstrates the value of digital research to the wider humanities community and fulfils the School’s remit to promote and facilitate digitally enabled research across the disciplines. 

The wide ranging research degree of Engineering: Mechanics, Materials and Advanced Manufacturing from Cardiff University incorporates cutting edge research which fosters innovation and sustainability, supports social and economic development, and contributes to improvements in health and quality of life by ensuring the safety and best performance of materials and structures.

The Computer Science programme at Loughborough University will give you the opportunity to develop new and highly sought after skills which can set you up for a range of careers.

The Business course from the University of West London covers a wide spectrum of subject areas within business.

The Immunology and Immunotherapy programme at the University of Birmingham will develop fundamental and specialised research skills across the dynamic fields of immunology and immunotherapy.

The School of History at Queen Mary University of London is a vibrant, welcoming and stimulating environment in which to carry out your historical research at doctoral level.

University of Bristol's Education programme offers high-quality supervision by internationally-recognised scholars in areas including educational psychology, education policy, sociology of education, higher education, teaching and learning in schools, professional development, learning in the city, non-formal education, lifelong learning, and assessment.

University of Bristol's Engineering Biology programme is an emerging field at the confluence of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, AI and Data Science. 

Our Environmental Sciences programme delivered by Brunel University of London aims to increase understanding of the links between the environment and human and wildlife health. We also strive to improve human and ecosystem health through applied research that improves the quality of our natural environments; providing cleaner water, air and safer and healthier foods and medicines. 

The Investigating Nano and Microplastic induced Neurotoxicity in iPSC Derived Human Models of Neuronal Networks course at Aston University will provide all the support and facilities you will need to develop into a leading researcher in your chosen field. 

Drug Delivery and Microbiology is a research theme delivered at Cardiff University within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences research programmes (MPhil, MD, PhD).

Apply to study your PhD at the University of Bradford School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, which encompasses multidisciplinary research in the Centre of Pharmaceutical Engineering Science. 

The Business Administration DBA at University of Reading generates pioneering research, valuable knowledge and leading insights into the rapidly evolving world of modern business. Study a professional doctoral degree that enhances executive and professional practice.

The School of Chemistry from Cardiff University has developed a particular strength in Materials and Energy, with a research group dedicated to this exciting area of study. As part of the Materials and Energy programme, students can conduct their research within this group.

The Business and Management programme at the University of Chester is home to an intimate and burgeoning community of research active academics and doctoral students who want to tackle issues of national and international significance.

European Politics and Area Studies from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Politics and International Relations research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

The South Asian Studies programme from SOAS University of London has an international reputation for excellence in the field of South Asian studies earned by the world leading research undertaken. 

Through the Religious Studies course from Lancaster University you'll enjoy good working relationships with related departments and centres, and joint supervision arrangements are sometimes possible.

The Psychology course from University of West London spans a vast array of topics investigating the links between our mind, behaviour and our experience of the world - from women’s experiences of termination to the relationship between binge drinking and unplanned sexual behaviour, uses of virtual reality and the more traditional disciplines of cognitive and biopsychology. 

Social Work programme offered at Brunel University of London is aligned with grand challenges for social work research including focus on individual and family well-being, creating a stronger social fabric, and developing a just society.