12.0k PhD programmes in selected countries

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.

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

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 School of Chemistry has developed a particular strength in Organic Synthesis, with a research group dedicated to this exciting area of study. As part of the Chemistry (PhD/MPhil) programme, students can conduct their research within this Organic Synthesis group, at Cardiff University.

In this interdisciplinary Comedy Studies area at Brunel University of London we consider the production, content, reception and wider socio-political implications of comedy in a variety of formats and from a range of perspectives. 

The Welsh Programme offered at Cardiff University, aims to offer knowledge and expertise for a career in language planning, media, government, teaching, management and research. 

Join our large and vibrant postgraduate research community of over 30 students. Our History research interests at University of Southampton range from the ancient world to contemporary global history across topics as diverse as the buildings of the Roman empire and peacefulness in twentieth-century China. 

This Journalism and Communications degree from University of Gloucestershire offers research a topic of your choice or work on an extended creative project.

Contribute to research focusing on finding solutions to a range of chronic inflammation-driven illnesses through a highly collaborative approach with the Inflammation and Ageing course at University of Birmingham.

This Clinical Investigation and Vision Sciences course from Cardiff University is a research area in which you can focus your studies.

The PhD in Accounting from the  University of Birmingham will ensure you understand the broad range of modern social science research techniques, qualitative and quantitative. Upon completion, you will excel in analysing diverse data sets and be adept at explaining the theories that underpin various approaches to social science research, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the field.

This Musical Theatre course from University of West London the aims to attract those interested in exploring the connections between music, theatre and movement through scholarly research and creative projects. 

The Art course from Lancaster University could focus on one of a wide range of topics within Fine Art or on a subject that crosses different disciplines. 

Advance your expertise in statistical theory and data science through world-class research and supervision. This PhD Statistics from University of Birmingham will give you the skills to tackle real-world challenges in data science, statistics, and interdisciplinary research, preparing you for impactful careers in academia or industry.

From investigating the causes and timing of Phanerozoic Great Oxidation Event, to understanding carbonate mineralogy for CO2 sequestration applications, the Geology and Earth Science staff and PhD students at the University of Brighton are at the leading edge of fundamental and applied earth science research.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Cultural and Media Studies programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

This Animal Science MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University draws on fundamental research and applies it to areas of societal, industrial and policy importance.

Brunel University of London is very pleased to have a close partnership with Ahlia University, which allows students in the Gulf region to undertake a Brunel PhD with supervision and training given by our academic members of staff. The PhD without residence - Ahlia degree is offered at the Brunel University of London

The Computational Statistics and Data Science - COMPASS is a 4-year PhD training programme in the statistical and computational techniques of data science, with partners from across the University of Bristol, industry and government agencies.

University of Bristol's Theatre and Performance programme offers supervisory expertise in a wide range of subject areas, including early modern theatre and performance practices