190 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at The University of Manchester is a research degree awarded for making a significant contribution to knowledge; in our case to the subjects associated with Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Our PhD Arab World Studies programme at The University of Manchester offers wide-ranging opportunities for research and advanced training in the history, politics, gender studies, literatures, religious traditions and cultures of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Our PhD East Asian Studies programme at The University of Manchester enables you to carry out significant and original research into an area of interest concerning the East Asian region, broadly defined (including south-east Asia, especially when related to areas and cultures which use Chinese writing characters).

Our PhD French Studies programme at The University of Manchester will enable you to carry out a significant piece of in-depth research in an area of interest.

The Translation and Intercultural Studies programme at The University of Manchester will enable you to carry out a significant piece of original research under the supervision of our academics.

Our PhD Portuguese Studies programme at The University of Manchester will enable you to carry out a piece of original research under the supervision of our academics.

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 Theoretical Physics is offered at The University of Manchester.

Research is central to the work of the Law department at The University of Manchester. Our research degrees involve sustained, in-depth study into a specific topic, which is then written up as a thesis for examination.

The Department of Mathematics at The University of Manchester has an outstanding research reputation and a thriving community of Applied Mathematics PhD students.

The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (ClinPsyD) at The University of Manchester is a three-year programme of academic and clinical training offered. It is the result of close collaboration between the University and clinical psychologists in north-west England.

Our pioneering Museum Practice doctoral programme at The University of Manchester is specifically designed for people working in museums and galleries who want to undertake advanced research which builds on their professional knowledge and practice.

Our PhD Archaeology programme at The University of Manchester will see you undertake substantial original research leading to a thesis that constitutes a genuine contribution to archaeological knowledge.

Our PhD Drama programme at The University of Manchester enables you to carry out an in-depth piece of research before either writing a full thesis or completing a practice-based dissertation.

This Atmospheric Sciences programme at The University of Manchester includes many areas of atmospheric science, exploring a range of physical, chemical and electrical processes.

The Department of Chemistry offers research opportunities and projects in a wide range of research themes. This PhD in Physical Chemistry is offered at The University of Manchester.

The Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology at The University of Manchester is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a three-year full-time initial professional training programme for educational psychologists.

The Department provides first-class opportunities and facilities for our students to study specific subjects in-depth to a postgraduate research degree level. This Fashion Management and Marketing programme is offered at The University of Manchester.

The PhD in Nuclear Engineering programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Nuclear Engineering.

The Department of Chemistry at The University of Manchester has particular strengths in biological chemistry and organic synthesis, computational and theoretical chemistry and materials chemistry (inorganic and polymer). It offers this degree in Materials Chemistry.

The PhD in Microbiology programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Microbiology.