39 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Department of Sociological Studies at the University of Sheffield offers students a distinctly interdisciplinary experience, bringing together sociologists, social policy analysts and social workers under one roof.

The School of Languages and Cultures at the University of Sheffield has a global reputation for our research. Join our rigorous research community as a PhD researcher and start making a difference.

The University of Sheffield has a global reputation for our world-leading research in composition, ethnomusicology, musicology, music technology, performance and psychology of music. Join our inspirational research community as a Music PhD student and start making a difference.

Studying for a PhD in the School of Medicine and Population Health at the University of Sheffield is your chance to conduct world-leading research with impact.

Research is central to the Sheffield Methods Institute at the University of Sheffield, and robust methods, both qualitative and quantitative, are the cornerstone of that research.

Join us at the forefront of human and physical geography research with a PhD in Geography at the University of Sheffield.

The University of Sheffield has an excellent track record in supporting postgraduate researchers from around the world. It offers this doctoral degree in Nursing and Midwifery.

Studying a PhD in Politics means embarking upon an exciting and novel research agenda, and joining a large community of scholars, both those currently at the University of Sheffield and others around the rest of the world.

Join a thriving graduate research community, with students investigating a diverse array of topics in the field of religion, theology and the Bible with this Biblical Studies PhD at the University of Sheffield.

This Education course at the University of Sheffield will help you develop your own high standards of research that can be applied to a range of professional and managerial careers. You can study from anywhere at any time and share experiences with fellow students during the study weekends in Sheffield.

Tomorrow's leading academic or a practitioner with specialist expertise on East Asia? Either way, the University of Sheffield will help you to realise your ambition as a PhD student in East Asian Studies.

The School of Law at the University of Sheffield is respected locally, regionally and internationally for its robust and impactful legal, socio-legal and criminological research.

The Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Sheffield has an outstanding research record, focusing on the interactions between society, culture, nature and practice. Join our PhD students to contribute to a thriving, interdisciplinary research environment.

Our Psychology postgraduate community at the University of Sheffield is a supportive, creative environment which postgraduate students thrive within as part of an internationally renowned, research-led department.

The PhD in Education at the University of Sheffield offers an opportunity to research a topic in-depth, and is examined through a thesis and a viva. PhD students are part of our White Rose Doctoral Training Centre.

There has been a long history of excellence in relation to the Medicine research performed leading to an MD Degree from the University of Sheffield.

Study an Economics PhD at the University of Sheffield and make a real contribution to economics research and society. You will be part of a vibrant research environment and receive advanced training, based in the “Outdoor City” at the doorstep of the Peak District.

Human Communication Sciences at the University of Sheffield is training the next generation of Speech and Language Therapists, supporting practitioners in their professional development and conducting innovative research.

The History programme at the University of Sheffield offers you the ideal setting to further your own interests and broaden your field of knowledge alongside developing your research skills and preparing for the future.

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Sheffield is committed to advancing the theoretical foundations of computer science and to achieving impact through close collaboration with end users.