12.0k PhD programmes in selected countries

The Theology and Religion MA by Res programme from The University of Exeter is a centre of excellence for teaching and research across a broad and diverse range of interests within the discipline.

As a student in the Online Ed.D. in Second Language Instruction program at American College of Education, you will gain experience as a scholar practitioner and expand your knowledge of innovative curriculum, current technology, and instruction methods that are relevant to the educational needs of a language learner.

The Management - Management and Organizations program from The University of Arizona is designed to prepare individuals for careers in academia, with an emphasis on the ability to make original and significant contributions to the disciplines of management and policy, and judgment and decision making, through high-quality research.  

The Clinical Psychology program from University of Missouri–St. Louis is in accordance with the scientist-practitioner model of training, and is based on the understanding that doctoral-level psychologists in the future are unlikely to function solely in a service capacity as psychotherapists. 

Accounting and Finance from the University of Strathclyde is an opportunity for you to develop the theoretical competencies required to understand the role of accounting in organisations and society. You'll follow an interdisciplinary approach to the technical and institutional practices that makes accounting a specific social practice. 

If you’re ready to take the next big step in your professional development by pursuing your terminal degree, then this research-based Ph.D. will prepare you for a career in academia. We offer a Education - Advanced Educational Leadership degree at Regent University. 

The Applied Health Research programme from University of Kent offers research supervision across a broad range of topics. We are especially interested in applications that include proposals that will contribute to knowledge and practice within the field of Applied Health Research.

Students of the Media and Cultural Studies (Research) at University of Lincoln can benefit from the School’s research expertise, spanning media and cultural studies, film and television, and media and heritage, and opportunities to attend and present at research seminars, events, and talks within the School. This enables students to advance their knowledge and skills further.

As a student in the Politics programme from the University of Strathclyde, you can study an MPhil over one year or a PhD over the course of three years.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Cognition and Instruction program at Grand Canyon University is designed to help those who wish to work with adult educational communities that are economically and culturally diverse. Graduates will investigate how cognitive processes can inform the best instructional method.

Faculty has been recognized nationally and internationally for its research, mentoring, and teaching accomplishments. Working closely with dedicated faculty, students of the Geography program from Texas State University embark on their own academic journey through research projects, academic publications, and department-sponsored conference participations.

The Social Policy programme at the University of Lincoln is informed by the expertise of its team of academics, who have long-standing links to government, research organisations, and the voluntary sector.

The Statistics program from The University of Arizona supports and encourages the central role of statistical and quantitative thinking in the biological, physical, engineering, financial, and social sciences. 

The PhD in Education - Higher Education Leadership and Policy (Self-Designed) program from Walden University offers educators and administrators the opportunity to grow as scholars and innovators in higher education. Benefit from access to distinguished faculty members and student support services. 

The Ph.D. program in the Learning Sciences at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is designed to enable students to conduct research and evaluation of learning environments, including but not limited to technology-based environments.

The Ph.D. degree in Music Education from Kent State University integrates teaching, theory and research in inquiry about music teaching and learning. 

The Mechanical Engineering degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is intended to recognize an individual’s expertise in a field of study and his or her ability to conduct original research that adds meaningful knowledge to the field. 

This Spanish - Hispanic Linguistics program from The University of Arizona is designed to train students to address a variety of scientific and scholarly questions pertaining to the study of the Spanish language from structural, societal, experimental, acquisitional, and pedagogical perspectives. 

Throughout the Italian Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter all students have a primary and a secondary supervisor who provide regular, high quality advice, support and direction in their academic endeavours. You will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of research.

The Theology (distance learning) PhD programme from the University of Nottingham gives you the time and support to explore your theological interests while maintaining your existing commitments.