56 PhD programmes offered by the university

Choose to study an MSc by Thesis or a PhD research degree in Engineering at Hull and benefit from a wide range of expertise, experience and facilities. Medical Engineering is offered at University of Hull.

Research in Sport, Health and Exercise Science at University of Hull aims to enhance understanding of practices and processes that support the active lifestyles, health, well-being, sporting performance and coaching practices of individuals and groups. 

Apply for a research programme in Social Work at the University of Hull. With its diverse range of environments, experiences and social conditions, the city of Hull and its surrounds make it an area rich with opportunities for research in social work.

Music at University of Hull  has a long-standing history of high quality research. By studying here, you will be able to access some of the finest music facilities in the country following a major redevelopment of Middleton Hall – with rehearsal spaces and studios available 24/7.

This Physics programme offered by University of Hull offers a range of postgraduate study options at MSc by Thesis and PhD level, both full and part-time.

University of Hull pioneered American Studies in Britain. After more than half a century, American Studies at Hull has one of the finest collections of American resources of any British university.

At the University of Hull offers diverse research opportunities, providing a unique experience in your postgraduate journey in Psychology.

The Business School at University of Hull (HUBS) offers PhD research degrees in a number of research groups, including Accounting and Finance.

Electronic Engineering at University of Hull prepare you for academic, research, and other high-level careers.

Sociology research at University of Hull is focused on creating a positive impact on the real-life conditions and experiences of individuals and communities, at a local, national and global level.

We offer postgraduate research options across a broad variety of topics ranging from technology enhanced learning, higher education, youth work and community development research to themes around leadership, policy and inclusive practices within the Applied Linguistics and TESOL programme at University of Hull. 

Politics at the University of Hull is recognised globally as contributing to the cutting-edge of research. 

By choosing this PhD Nursing Studies programme offered by University of Hull, you will be joining a vibrant and supportive research community. 

The Business School at University of Hull (HUBS) offers PhD research degrees in a number of research groups, including Human Resource Management. 

Research in Digital Media at the University of Hull is wide-ranging and interdisciplinary, covering topics as diverse as immersive design, narrative and animation, human-computer interaction, games design, commercial design and visual communication.

Physical Geography research at University of Hull is renowned for its international scope and relevance across human and physical geography and geology.

The Business School at University of Hull (HUBS) offers PhD research degrees in a number of research groups, including Systems Science. 

Drama (Theory and Practice) at University of Hull has a strong reputation for world-leading and internationally excellent research. 

Our Medical or Human Sciences PhD at University of Hull will give you the opportunity to conduct a substantial independent research project, leading to an original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field.

This PhD Accounting and Finance from the Business School at University of Hull (HUBS) is a four year full-time programme which will require you to complete the equivalent of 540 credits worth of research, including both research specialist modules and research thesis preparation.