4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

Undertaking the Fashion and Textiles (Distance Learning) degree at University of Huddersfield means joining a creative, collaborative research community.

This Philosophy from University of Cambridge offers close supervision and extensive training and is the standard entrance to the academic profession. The Faculty welcomes applications for this degree in a wide range of philosophical areas.

The Sustainability, Development, and the Environment programme offered by University of East London will push you to new levels of innovation - and our world-class academic staff will support you.

Discover an advanced management qualification with the Doctor of Business Administration at University of Wolverhampton Business and Law School. Recognised as the highest level of management qualification, the DBA is a fulfilling journey for ambitious professionals.

The Cardiovascular Science (Vascular Contributions to Dementia) programme offered by University of Oxford is for graduates who want to undertake advanced research into cardiovascular disease in Oxford.

The Zero-Carbon Energy programme offered by University of Oxford is a research-based course that aims to equip you with the knowledge, methods and professional skills needed to lead in the energy transition.

The Sport Coaching programme offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University aims to equip practitioners and related scholars with an appreciation of the symbiotic and synergetic relationship between theory and practice.

You'll harness York's research expertise and industry connections to develop practice-based research into architecture, urban design, planning and built environments. The Architecture and the Built Environment (By Practice) programme is offered at University of York.

Health and Social Care Leadership at University of Gloucestershire will support you to shape policy and influence practice in your profession.

Our PhDs by Practice are an innovative entry route for anyone working in the sector or with significant experience in the chosen field of practice. This is an opportunity for you to extend your professional practice and consider its intellectual and research context. The Archaeology (by Practice) programme is offered at University of York.

This prestigious Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) funded Doctoral Landscape Award will support the next generation of researchers equipping them with the skills for careers in academia, industry, policy and civic society and developing the UK bioeconomy. The BBSRC Yorkshire Bioscience programme is offered at University of York.

Undertaking the Art and Design (Distance Learning) degree at University of Huddersfield means joining a creative, collaborative research community.

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering program at University of Plymouth works with staff and students in all areas of the University’s research to ensure that the diverse community of postgraduate researchers are offered the best possible experience. 

The Education programme offered by University of Glasgow is based at the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability, Dumfries Campus.

The Generative Biology programme offered by University of Oxford is designed to train doctoral researchers in cutting-edge areas of generative biology.

The Area Studies (South Asia) programme offered by University of Oxford is a research-based course exploring South Asia through interdisciplinary approaches, covering politics, gender, history, anthropology, economics, and international relations.

The EcoWild programme offered by University of Oxford has been designed to deliver the next generation of innovative researchers and conservationists needed to protect some of the Earth’s most vulnerable and valuable ecosystems. 

The PhD in Maritime Science and Technology at University of Plymouth is a research-intensive program designed to advance knowledge in the fields of maritime and marine engineering, maritime safety, sustainability, and emerging technologies in the maritime sector. 

This Music and Music Technology (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield  is globally recognised and encompasses composition, musicology, performance and production. 

The Applied Forensic Psychology programme offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University is a ‘top-up’ designed for qualified Forensic Psychologists who would like to undertake an applied research project in an area related to the field of forensic psychology.