30 PhD programmes offered by the university

The School of Geology at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics.

The Leicester Cancer Research Centre at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cancer Studies.

PhD study in the area of Creative Writing is offered by the School of English at the University of Leicester and this means becoming part of an exciting and dynamic research and creative environment.

Museum Studies at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Museum Studies.

History at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History.

Criminology at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

The Politics and International Relations programme of the University of Leicester students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.

The Centre for American Studies at University of Leicester was established in 1997 and since then has cemented its place as one of the UK's leading providers of American Studies degrees.

The School of Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cardiovascular Sciences.

Modern Languages at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Modern Languages.