12.0k PhD programmes in selected countries

This PhD Comparative and Intercultural Studies programme at University of Reading accommodates researchers with a background in literary studies, cultural studies, history, or linguistics, with knowledge of cultures and languages in addition to English, and with an interest in comparative and intercultural studies.

At the Higher Education programme of the University of Surrey, our aim is to produce the next generation of researchers, ready to address the complex problems in higher education, and help shape higher education policy and practice at local, national and international levels.

From modernist and post-war women's writing to Caribbean and migrant fiction, our research interests span a wide range of areas aimed at understanding how literature affects wider society. We offer a Contemporary Writing degree course from Brunel University of London.

The Aerospace Engineering programme from the University of Bristol is supported by at least 50 academic staff, more than 70 research staff and over 240 postgraduate students, plus a highly experienced administrative and technical support team.

The Politics and International Relations programme of the University of Leicester students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.

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.

Through Sociology programme from University of Gloucestershire joi the supportive and expert community of researchers as a student

If you’re a dentist who has a special interest in oral medicine or want to become a clinical academic, this course is for you. The Professional Doctorate in Oral Medicine from Queen Mary University of London provides you with an integrated three-year training programme, so you can gain high-level research expertise alongside your clinical training.

The Health Economics PhD programme at Bangor University will provide students with research skills relevant to employment in the academic and university sector, Health Service and other healthcare organisations as well as the private sector, such as consultancy and the pharmaceutical industry.

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.

The Design, Construction and Testing of Recombinant Protein Production Systems for Industrial Biotechnology Applications course at Aston University will provide extensive training in many essential molecular biology, biochemical and biotechnology related techniques.

The Medical Ethics and Law course from Lancaster University provides research training in core concepts and theories in the moral and political philosophy of current issues in biomedicine and health. 

During the first year of the PhD in Economics at University of East Anglia, students attend a number of compulsory core modules and to start working on their research.

This Music and Sound degree from University of Gloucestershire offers you the opportunity to engage in an extended piece of academic research, either through creative practice in the production of an original body of work, or through the production of a written thesis. 

Molecular Biosciences degree from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Biosciences research programmes (PhD, MPhil, MD).

The International Relations, Politics and History programme from Loughborough University aims to stimulate innovative research that has the potential to transform academic and public debates.

The Geography and Environment course from the Loughborough University provides tailored academic and pastoral support throughout your studies.

For over 60 years, the Music PhD programme from University of Southampton has been a home for disciplinary innovation in composition, performance and all areas of music studies.  

Our Education and Training research degree (MPhil/PhD) at University of Greenwich is ideal for professionals in education and other fields to conduct unique research in education and training with support from experts in the field.

The Department of Chemistry at Loughborough University will give you the opportunity to develop new and highly sought after skills which can set you up for a range of careers.