67 PhD programmes offered by the university

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.

Develop creative research in areas of heritage practice you're passionate about. Study with a distinguished department and receive expert guidance from our supportive staff. The Heritage Studies programme is offered at University of York.

Research in architecture seeks to redefine both the role of the architect and established practices, within a constantly changing social, cultural and environmental landscapes. The Architecture programme is offered at University of York.

Join one of the world's most prominent and highly-ranked teaching and research centres for forensic speech science. The Forensic Speech and Audio programme is offered at University of York.

Pioneer impactful research in key areas such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, innovation, strategy, and leadership in engineering businesses. The Engineering Management programme is offered at University of York.

Our PhD in History by Practice is an innovative route for anyone with significant experience of public history practice or research in a range of settings such as in museums, archives, heritage organisations, the media or education. The History (by Practice) programme is offered at University of York.

Our PhD programme offers high-quality training and a supportive environment in which to pursue your passion for research with internationally respected experts in the field from different disciplines. The Philosophy, Politics and Economics programme is offered at University of York.