Doctorate programs in United Kingdom

This listing covers doctorate programs in United Kingdom. Check durations, tuition and admission details, and refine the results with the sidebar filters.

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What degree levels can I study in United Kingdom?

Programs in United Kingdom are offered at these levels: Foundation, Certificate, Diploma, Associate's Degree, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Honours Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Business Administration, Master of Philosophy, Doctorate, Professional Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

Which fields of study can I browse in United Kingdom?

Fields such as Business & Management, Law, Engineering & Technology each have their own browsable page for United Kingdom. Every curated field lists all matching programs with duration, tuition and intake details.

How much does it cost to study in United Kingdom?

Tuition varies widely by institution and degree level. Listings show local and international tuition where published — use the International Tuition filter to keep programs within your budget, and confirm current fees on each program's official page.

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Start from the degree level you are aiming for, then narrow by field of study, language of instruction and duration. Open the details of your shortlisted programs to compare tuition, entry requirements and intake dates side by side.

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2,237 programs found

PhD Fashion Design

Heriot-Watt University QS 2027 #325

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

hw.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Applied Design

Program page

PhD Textile Design and Clothing Manufacture

Heriot-Watt University QS 2027 #325

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

hw.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Applied Design

Program page

PhD Mathematics

Heriot-Watt University QS 2027 #325

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

hw.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Mathematics

Program page

PhD Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering

Heriot-Watt University QS 2027 #325

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

hw.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Law

Program page

PhD Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences

Heriot-Watt University QS 2027 #325

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

hw.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Natural Sciences

Program page

Business PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Kingston University QS 2027 #686 =

Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

kingston.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Business & Management

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Program page

Education PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Kingston University QS 2027 #686 =

Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

kingston.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Program page

Law PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Kingston University QS 2027 #686 =

Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

kingston.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Law

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Program page

PhD Doctor of Philosophy

University of Sunderland THE 2026 #1501-2191

Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

sunderland.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Philosophy & Ethics

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: On Campus

Program page

PhD by Existing Published or Creative Work

University of Sunderland THE 2026 #1501-2191

Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

sunderland.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 2 years

Program page

Social Sciences PhD

London South Bank University QS 2027 #901-950

London, England, United Kingdom

lsbu.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Social Sciences & Education

Duration: 3 years

Local tuition: GBP 5,190 / year

International tuition: GBP 18,200 / year

Program page

Business and Enterprise PhD

London South Bank University QS 2027 #901-950

London, England, United Kingdom

lsbu.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Business & Management

Duration: 3 years

Local tuition: GBP 5,190 / year

International tuition: GBP 18,200 / year

Program page

Education PhD

London South Bank University QS 2027 #901-950

London, England, United Kingdom

lsbu.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 3 years

Local tuition: GBP 5,190 / year

International tuition: GBP 18,200 / year

Program page

PhD Programme (Research Degree)

Durham University QS 2027 #85

Durham, England, United Kingdom

durham.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Program page

PhD Law

Durham University QS 2027 #85

Durham, England, United Kingdom

durham.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Law

Program page

PhD Classics and Ancient History

Durham University QS 2027 #85

Durham, England, United Kingdom

durham.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: History

Program page

PhD English Studies

Durham University QS 2027 #85

Durham, England, United Kingdom

durham.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: English Language Studies

Program page

Creative Writing PhD

Durham University QS 2027 #85

Durham, England, United Kingdom

durham.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Liberal Arts

Program page

PhD Archaeology

Durham University QS 2027 #85

Durham, England, United Kingdom

durham.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Archaeology

Program page

PhD Mathematical Sciences

Durham University QS 2027 #85

Durham, England, United Kingdom

durham.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Mathematics

Program page

PhD Physics

Durham University QS 2027 #85

Durham, England, United Kingdom

durham.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Physics & Astronomy

Program page

PhD Earth Sciences

Durham University QS 2027 #85

Durham, England, United Kingdom

durham.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Earth Sciences & Geology

Program page

PhD Sport and Exercise Sciences

Durham University QS 2027 #85

Durham, England, United Kingdom

durham.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Sport and Exercise Science

Program page

PhD Engineering

Durham University QS 2027 #85

Durham, England, United Kingdom

durham.ac.uk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: General Engineering

Program page

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Doctorate programs in United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in United Kingdom?

Which fields of study can I browse in United Kingdom?

How much does it cost to study in United Kingdom?

How do I choose the right program?

PhD Fashion Design

PhD Textile Design and Clothing Manufacture

PhD Mathematics

PhD Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering

PhD Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences

Business PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Education PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Law PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

PhD Doctor of Philosophy

PhD by Existing Published or Creative Work

Social Sciences PhD

Business and Enterprise PhD

Education PhD

PhD Programme (Research Degree)

PhD Law

PhD Classics and Ancient History

PhD English Studies

Creative Writing PhD

PhD Archaeology

PhD Mathematical Sciences

PhD Physics

PhD Earth Sciences

PhD Sport and Exercise Sciences

PhD Engineering

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