12.1k PhD programmes in selected countries

Throughout this Biotechnology (Biological, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll explore biological, agricultural and environmental sciences research.

The Philosophy and Ethics degree from University of Gloucestershire offers a multitude of opportunities, depending on your discipline, interests, and experience.

Delve into British, European and world history from c.500 to the present day. Shape the future of historical research when you join the Department of History. Learn more at the History programme from University of Birmingham. 

Conduct extensive research at Sheffield Hallam University within the field of Robotics and related areas of engineering, graduating with sought-after expertise and credentials.

Advance your career in materials science and engineering research by collaborating with internationally renowned partners within the Metallurgy and Materials Science course at University of Birmingham.

Take your place at one of the UK's largest Chemical Engineering departments with a tradition of experimental research. Join pioneering research teams as you build skills for a promising future career with the Chemical Engineering course at University of Birmingham.

The Modern Languages MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University are research-based programmes. You can specialise in topics in the languages of: Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American studies. Specialism is also possible in translating and interpreting.

Research and teaching in the Russian Studies programme from Queen Mary University of London covers a wide range of areas, both conceptually and geographically, around language, literature, theory, history and culture from Russia and the former Soviet world. 

This Psychology MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University specialises in many research areas of psychology. We accept both funded and self-funded students.

Join the Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology degree at the University of Birmingham and have access to a wide range of specialists in a vibrant and engaged research community.

The Human Sciences PhD 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.

This Translation course from Lancaster University warmly welcomes enquiries from appropriately qualified applicants who are keen to register for doctoral research in any of the areas covered by our staff expertise in Translation and related areas (including comparatist projects). 

Metallurgical research at the Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification (BCAST) is at the forefront of the field, making it one of the most prominent and influential groups globally. We offer a Metallurgy degree at the Brunel University of London.

The Nursing programme from the University of Birmingham is preparing the nurse leaders of tomorrow with the skills and expertise necessary to advance the science and practice of nursing, with the aim of improving patient-centred care in a constantly changing healthcare environment.

The Nursing Practice - Nurse Practitioner (Online) program at Maryville University is ideal for experienced nurses who want to prepare to advance their careers by earning the highest credential in nursing practice education.

Our Human Performance, Exercise and Rehabilitation researchers from Brunel University of London create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip versatile doctoral researchers with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society.

This Statistics and Operational Research (STOR-i) course from Lancaster University offers a ground-breaking approach to statistics and operational research, developed in conjunction with leading industrial partners. There are typically over ten fully funded places annually.

This Geographic Data Science programme at University of Bristol trains the next generation of geographic data and quantitative social scientists who are interested in understanding how to use data science and other quantitative methods to tackle pressing geospatial challenges in social and natural environments. 

This E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning (by thesis and coursework) course from Lancaster University combines online learning and residential teaching.

University of Bristol's Education programme offers high-quality supervision by internationally-recognised scholars in areas including educational psychology, education policy, sociology of education, higher education, teaching and learning in schools, professional development, learning in the city, non-formal education, lifelong learning, and assessment.