12.1k PhD programmes in selected countries

The Agroforestry programme offered by the Bangor University studies research on the interaction of people, agriculture and trees at a range of scales from ecophysiological interactions among system components through to landscape level effects, across both temperate and tropical environments, with a focus on multipurpose tree species and farm trees.

The English Literature course at Bangor University provides you with the opportunity to work over an extended period on a collection of short stories, a novel or a collection of poems under the individual supervision of a writer actively publishing in your field.

Research in Information Systems and Computing (Integrated) programme at Brunel University of London is internationally recognised, ranked 5th in the UK in the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities and 1st in the UK for H-index (source NTU 2018).

The Biological Sciences from University of Bristol makes a vital research contribution, while developing skills and receiving training in communication, outreach, statistics, scientific writing and career planning.

Law PhD at Kingston University is highly flexible and tailored to your research interests. You will define your research focus in consultation with your supervisor, exploring a range of topics in depth.

The Law PhD programme from University of York was ranked joint first for the excellence of its research outputs in Times Higher Education's ranking of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

This Health and Social Care Practice course from University of Derby aims to prepare health professionals, in practice or in academia, and leaders in the health and social care professions with research and research project management skills to take a leading role with the development of practice or the development of services within defined professional areas.

The Business course from the University of West London covers a wide spectrum of subject areas within business.

Our business research degree (MPhil/PhD) allows you to undertake rigorous and critical exploration of an area of business with support from an expert supervisor. The Business Practice programme is offered at University of Greenwich.

Research in Games Design at Brunel University of London covers a wide spectrum of theoretical and practical areas; the relation between video games and other media; video game aesthetics and politics; immersive technologies and game design, game-based learning, serious games, ludomusicology, inclusive games design, agency in games, games and socio-cultural studies. 

Environmental factors influence our health and wellbeing, as well as affect ecosystems and wildlife. We offer a Environment and Health degree at Brunel University of London.

Bringing together leading economic research and world-class mentorship, the Economics programme from University of Birmingham is designed for ambitious scholars committed to advancing economic understanding and developing innovative solutions to global challenges.

On French Studies programmes at the University of Reading, they offer expert supervision in a wide range of areas.

Bangor University is in such a great location for studying and researching environmental issues; it is minutes away from a huge diversity of landscapes and environments. The university offers this Soil and Environmental Science programme.

The Doctorate in Education (EdD) at University of Reading is a part-time professional doctorate which offers research training and career development to a broad range of employed professionals in areas relating to education. 

Throughout the Hospitality Management course from the University of West London you'll explore strategies for resilience, ethical management, diversity and inclusion, and innovation with a focus on empowering women and understanding the experiences of marginalised groups.

The Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering programme offered from Loughborough University is home to a thriving community of over 60 academic staff, 40 technical and clerical support staff and over 240 active researchers that include fellows, associates, assistants, engineers and doctoral students.

 Geography at Queen Mary University of London  offers a wide range of opportunities for those wishing to embark on a programme of doctoral research in human or physical geography. 

This History MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University offers research opportunities in areas as diverse as medicine, death, historical demography, gender, women's history and urban culture. As an MPhil or PhD student you will enjoy a research environment in which ambitious and original ideas can flourish.

This Ageing Research course from the University of West London provides an opportunity for those with an interest in older adults and ageing to undertake advanced studies within your chosen area.