12.1k PhD programmes in selected countries

Join an internationally renowned department of African Studies and Anthropology and conduct anthropological research with a focus on communities in Africa or the African diaspora. Learn more at the African Studies and Anthropology programme from University of Birmingham.

This Agriculture PhD programme from Newcastle University covers a range of agriculture research areas relates to crop science, soil science, ecological (organic) agriculture, and agricultural water management.

Join us for your PhD in Geosciences programme at Newcastle University. You'll work with academics who are leaders in their field. You'll be supported and guided to produce geoscience research of an international standard.

University of Bristol's Translational Health Sciences programme comprises a mix of fundamental and clinically trained scientists, enabling collaborative translational and healthcare research using a wide range of techniques, from molecular biology to epidemiology.

Supervised by experts, Ancient History postgraduates from Cardiff University encounter exciting opportunities to debate and exchange ideas, whether through our internationally-connected Research Centres or numerous seminar series.

The Understanding Developmental Trajectories Underlying the Effects of Early Life Stress on Neurodevelopment and Function course at Aston University will leverage this model to understand developmental trajectories underlying the effects of ELS on neurogenesis. 

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

The Department of Music, Media and Performance at the University of Chester offers research students the opportunity to work alongside well-practiced and experienced researchers. 

Practice your research skills surrounded by peers and professors who share your passion. Join the Organic Electronics PhD programme offered by the Bangor University.

This Education programme at the University of Huddersfield places you at the centre of work that addresses some of the most pressing challenges in education and society today.

Take the next step in your academic journey by carrying out postgraduate research in Cultural Heritage with the Cultural Heritage programme at the University of Birmingham. You'll benefit from the support of the experts, who are leading researchers in the field and have practical experience working in the heritage industry.

The Creative Writing course at University of Bristol consists of an original body of work - normally a novel, or a collection of poetry/short stories - with an accompanying critical element. The critical element will place the creative work in an informed and theorised analytical context.

Pattern recognition is a very active field of research intimately bound to machine learning and data mining. This Pattern Recognition and Classifiers PhD programme is offered at Bangor University.

This Health Psychology Doctorate programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) provides BPS-accredited Stage 2 training, a doctoral-level education and a professional Health Care Professions Council qualification. Taught by a highly experienced team, it gives you the research, training and supervision to take your career to the next level.

English and Creative Writing at the University of Dundee provides a nurturing environment for both individual and collaborative research: its permanent academic staff, together with a number of teaching and research fellows, cover a wide range of interests and periods.

Over the years, Brunel Law School has established itself as a major player in the UK law research landscape and is ranked as one of the top law schools in the UK for research. We offer Law (Integrated) at Brunel University of London.

This Design course from Lancaster University can focus on one of a wide range of topics within Design or on a research topic that crosses different disciplines.

As a PhD Biomedical Engineering student at University of Reading, you'll be part of a dynamic research community and will work with our research intensive team towards new discoveries in biomedical engineering, brain computer interface, neurorehabilitation, assistive technology, neuroscience, biomaterial, robotics and electrical engineering.

The overall aim of the Ageing Studies theme at Brunel University of London is to advance our knowledge and understanding of how to improve the health and quality of life of older people.

Through the Health Research course from Lancaster University applications are welcomed in any of our main research areas. These include ageing, dementia, health economics, mental health, organisation and health, palliative care, and inequalities in health.