12.0k PhD programmes in selected countries

The English Research programme offered by King's College London supports advanced study of literary cultures from the 7th to the 21st centuries through original research and scholarly enquiry.

Our research students benefit immensely from a vibrant research community, a supportive environment and many opportunities to engage critically with academic research and contemporary issues. They are immersed in a research culture which situates legal studies in its historical, political, social and economic context.

Walden University’s PhD in Human Services - Advanced Research program can broaden your understanding of the human services field within a global context through an interprofessional approach and course features.

Studying Mathematics (Research) programme from University of Kent at postgraduate level gives you a chance to begin your own research, develop your own creativity and be part of a long tradition of people investigating analytic, geometric and algebraic ideas.

The Department of European Languages at Aberystwyth University offers a range of opportunities for research in three major European Languages - French, German and Spanish. 

Through a combination of individually tutored modules and your own research, you develop your academic and professional knowledge and acquire a range of advanced research skills. The professional doctorate programme culminates with the submission of your doctoral thesis or portfolio on a topic that advances your area of professional knowledge or practice.

Further your development as an expert health practitioner or researcher with the Professional Doctorate in Health course at the University of Bath.

A PhD in Linguistics from University of Kent enables you to undertake a substantial piece of supervised research in the subject that makes an original contribution to knowledge and is worthy of publication.

The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent. This Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences PhD in is offered at the University of Strathclyde.

With the Psychology programme at the University of Strathclyde, you can study a DEdPsy over two years or a PhD over three years.

The International Politics programme offered by Aberystwyth University enables students to undertake original doctoral research within a world-leading academic environment supported by internationally recognised supervision and a strong culture of research excellence.

The Department of Chemistry at The University of Manchester offers research opportunities and projects in a wide range of research themes.

The PhD in Public Health from University of Essex offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research in a variety of public health contexts e.g. schools, hospitals and community settings.

The programme structure of this Economics PhD at The University of Manchester aligns to that of top institutions in the US and the UK, providing you with rigorous advanced training and sufficient time for producing independent research, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.  

Undertaking our PhD Pure Mathematics at University of Essex gives you the opportunity to investigate such areas as algebraic geometry, group theory, semigroup theory, combinatorics and differential equations. 

The PhD in Nursing Studies offered at University of Essex offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research into the principles and practice of nursing.

The Astronomy and Astrophysics at The University of Manchester is one of the largest and most active schools of physics in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active physics departments in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research. This PhD in Nonlinear Physics is offered at The University of Manchester.

The PhD in Occupational Therapy from University of Essex offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research in a variety of health and organisational contexts.

We offer supervision in all areas of staff expertise in marine biology including community ecology of coral reef systems, tropical seagrass beds, mangroves and fisheries, deep sea/marine connectivity, ocean acidification and macronutrient cycling during the Marine Biology programme at University of Essex.