4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

The Linguistics programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced expertise in language structure, variation, policy, and communication, preparing researchers to investigate how languages function, evolve, and shape social and cultural interactions.

The School of Law at the University of Aberdeen is at the forefront of innovative research whilst benefiting from our ancient roots. 

The Manufacturing research theme at The Open University UK focuses on the interface between design and manufacturing.

The Markets, Consumption and Cultural Economy research group at The Open University UK has an established tradition of researching the cultural economy.

Our Journalism work at the University of Stirling encompasses research into screen and print media, digital media and social media, public communication and promotional culture, heritage and archives.

The Open University UK Sports and Fitness Research Group includes an interdisciplinary team of researchers designing, managing and completing research projects which are ultimately aimed at understanding and improving the lives and working practices of athletes and sports coaches.

The Computational Science and Mathematical Modelling programme offered by Coventry University investigates artificial intelligence, data science, algorithms, and mathematical modelling to develop computational solutions for complex real-world challenges.

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.

The Sociology programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced expertise in social research, critical analysis, and multidisciplinary inquiry, preparing researchers to examine contemporary social issues and contribute to positive social change through evidence-based scholarship.

The Business School at University of Hull (HUBS) offers PhD research degrees in a number of research groups, including Accounting and Finance.

Popular Music research at The Open University UK may focus on a wide range historical and contemporary genres, communities, practices, audiences, and institutions.

The Philosophy discipline at The Open University UK welcomes applications for graduate work in the field of Philosophy of Mind and Language.

The Occupational Therapy related research at Keele University is aimed at optimising independence and quality of life, health and exercise programmes, measurement and modelling, service evaluation and the role of assistive technology.

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

The Social and Responsible Marketing cluster at The Open University UK focuses on research and research-led pedagogy related to marketing theory and practice aimed at positive societal impact.

New Media in Society research at The Open University UK aims at going beyond the study of Computing and ICT from a technology perspective, and looks at improving our understating human values and the impact of technology innovations on people's lives and their communities.

The Professional Doctorate in Ministry (DMin) at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London is a unique opportunity to combine theological reflection and ministerial practice leading to a doctoral level qualification.

Study for the Nutrition and Health degree at the University of Plymouth and join a supportive community of researchers who are working to further understand the relationship between nutrition and health.

In addition to scientific research, the School of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences also has strengths in pedagogic research (particularly within the STEM disciplines). This Research in STEM Education programme is offered at The Open University UK.

Are you interested in talking your passion for physics further? The University of Salford welcomes applications to study materials and physics via our MPhil and PhD Materials and Physics research programmes.