67 PhD programmes offered by the university

The PhD in Language and Communication PhD course from University of York is an interdisciplinary programme involving Education, Language and Linguistic Science, Psychology and Sociology. 

The History of Art PhD programme from University of York welcomes students from all backgrounds, with a great range of intellectual interests.

Within the Medieval Studies PhD programme from University of York students are trained to be interdisciplinary researchers and are normally co-supervised by staff from two different departments.

Within the Linguistics PhD programmefrom University of York, while the majority of your time is spent conducting your own research, you are also part of the life and culture of the Department.

The Music PhD programme from University of York may be proposed in any area closely related to the research interests of current members of staff (see staff profiles). 

The Mathematics (with Foundation Phase) PhD programme from University of York offers the opportunity to study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), as well as the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Mathematics, in a thriving research environment.

Within this Philosophy PhD programme from University of York students follow an approved programme of research supervised by a member of academic staff and informed by a Thesis Advisory Panel. 

Within this Economics PhD programme from University of York you’ll join a department of renowned scholars, who apply their research expertise to all core and related fields of economics. At York, our research degrees provide you with thorough training in research-focused economics.

The Archaeology PhD degree from University of York is offered, according to subject-area, in Archaeology or in Conservation Studies, it should normally be completed within three years from the start of enrolment.  Thus research projects should, at the outset, be designed to be capable of completion (including submission of the thesis) within that time.

The Education PhD programme from University of York is designed to enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research.

This Computer Science PhD programme from University of York gives you the opportunity to complete a piece of original research with expert guidance from world academics.

The Politics PhD programme from University of York allows students to explore an area of academic interest in substantial detail. 

This Environmental Science (Distance Learning) PhD programme is offered by University of York is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding.

This English with Creative Writing  PhD programme from University of York encourages distinctive approaches to practice-based literary research. 

The Women's Studies PhD programme from University of York provides an interdisciplinary environment for research and supervision in a wide range of Women's Studies issues to both full- and part-time students.

The History programme from University of York is aimed at students who have already completed a Masters degree in History or a related field.

This Environment and Politics PhD programme from University of York involves interdisciplinary research that cuts across these two disciplines.

The Mathematics PhD programme from University of York offers the opportunity to study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), as well as the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Mathematics, in a thriving research environment. 

The Medical Sciences programme from University of York will give you the opportunity to conduct a substantial independent research project, leading to an original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field.

The PhD is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding. This Human Geography and Environment programme is offered by University of York.