4.0k PhD programmes in United Kingdom

MPhil and PhD students of Psychology - Research Opportunities at University of Lincoln are able to conduct independent research into an area of psychology of their choice and produce an extended thesis with guidance from two/three academic supervisors who have specialist knowledge of the subject area. 

The Tropical Marine Biology (Integrated) program from University of Essex provides a route into research study if you do not have a Masters degree, or have very little research training. It enables you to spend your first year completing a full-time Masters-level qualification, followed by a full-time PhD studied over 3-4 years or a part-time PhD studied over 6-7 years.

The Professional Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology degree is a three-year programme of professional training in educational psychology, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and provided by University College London (UCL). 

The Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (Integrated) program from University of Essex provides a route into research study if you do not have a Masters degree, or have very little research training.

The Accounting programme at Heriot-Watt University looks at the relationship between the accounting profession, governance and society and explores the nature and purpose of accounting institutions and practices, with a view to improving social well-being and stimulating greater accountability.

Through the Medical History PhD programme from The University of Exeter, you will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of historical research.

The Russian Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter students have a primary and a secondary supervisor who provide regular, high quality advice, support and direction in their academic endeavours. You will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of research.

The work of this world-class sub-department is in experimental particle physics, particle astrophysics and accelerator physics. Particle Physics at University of Oxford is the study of basic constituents of matter and their interactions. 

The Global Health and Social Medicine Research programme offered by King's College London explores the social, political, economic, legal, and ethical dimensions of health, healthcare, and biomedicine.

If you are a graduate in a humanities subject or similar discipline, this History MPhil, PhD and PhD by Published Works programme at University of Northampton offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills.

The Engineering programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University enables researchers to deepen their expertise and develop advanced research and practical capabilities across a range of engineering disciplines.

The Department of English at Royal Holloway University of London offers expertise across the full chronological and specialist range of English literary study, forging a reputation as one of the most dynamic departments of English in the UK.

Studying for a Media and Communication PhD at University of Leeds allows you to explore an aspect of media and communication that fascinates you in great depth, and make a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. It’s a necessary qualification if you’re aspiring to have a career in academia.

The Life Sciences degree at University of Roehampton aims to provide its research students with the opportunity to study in a stimulating, responsive, supportive environment, which fosters independent, critical thinking. 

Systems Power and Energy research within the School of Engineering from University of Glasgow is tackling many strategic and challenging areas of research in energy, ultrasonics, material and manufacture, space systems and science and music.

The Politics and Contemporary History programme offered by King's College London examines political institutions, policymaking, governance, and historical developments shaping Britain in the modern era.

In the Microbiology programme from University of Glasgow, our interests lie in the interaction between bacterial pathogens and their hosts at the mucosal interface. We study key virulence determinants of bacterial pathogens and the host factors that influence outcome of disease, particularly within the immune system.

The Film and Screen Studies programme from the University of Cambridge offers the opportunity to pursue doctoral study in a specifically designated programme.

The PhD in Medical Microbiology programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Medical Microbiology.

The PhD in Probability programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Probability.