Is a PhD for me?
Our PhD students come from a variety of backgrounds, with a variety of qualifications and experience. Take a look at the following information and recent/current student profiles, to find out whether a PhD is right for you:
King's College London says:
The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) says:
EU and International students should check the list of equivalent grades for international qualifications . Please contact the Health Schools Admissions Centre for further enquiries.
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The current fees for the 2022/2023 academic year are:
If you are a member of staff at the IoPPN you may be eligible for a discount on fees. Please contact the Postgraduate Research Team for more information.
Please note that tuition fees are subject to an annual increase of up to 5%. For more information, see the Fees webpage.
Students can start in either October (when most students start), February or June.
Students who are being funded by an external source should check whether there are any limitations on start dates.
If you are not able to self fund your PhD studies, then you will need to find funding from another source.
The IoPPN offers a number of full time studentships on an annual basis, funded by the Institute itself, and partly by the Medical Research Council. These studentships offer students full payment of tuition fees for 3 years and a monthly tax free stipend for living. These studentships are for set projects.
Individual academics and departments also offer full time fully funded studentships, on an ad hoc basis, if they receive funding themselves. These are also usually for set projects.
All funded studentships are advertised on our Studentships webpage.
If you have your own project in mind and would like to find funding, browse these links:
For more information on funding at Kings, please see the Funding webpage.
Student Profiles
Students take classes together in their first year and all have offices on the same floor, which makes it a very social and friendly place to study. It also means that students researching different areas of psychiatry, psychology, neuroimaging, and genetics are in constant contact, which helps to broaden your exposure to research.
Students and staff alike are always keen to get involved in collaborative projects, whether small or large, allowing students to explore areas of interest outside those strictly relevant to their PhD.
The PhD itself is usually very independent, driven by the student's own ideas and interests. These collaborations often also extend beyond the Centre, allowing for research and conference opportunities abroad.
All in all, it's a great place to be!
I wanted to understand how pioneering brain imaging could lead to new ways for diagnosing the condition, and as a result, I applied for a PhD with Dr Andy Simmons at the Department of Neuroimaging.
As a PhD student, the Institute has provided outstanding research facilities for postgraduate education and the provision of college organised training courses for personal development and teaching has been fantastic.
I have enjoyed this experience so far, and benefited from excellent supervision in a friendly and stimulating research environment.
The IoPPN has great research facilities and I'm really pleased that I have had the chance to study here.
With Psychosis Studies being one of the larger departments at the IoPPN, I've found there are always lots of opportunities to attend relevant talks and seminars, including weekly Psychosis Studies meetings with internal and external speakers.
I am really enjoying being a student here and one of the best things is that you can create your own opportunities. I set up a problem-based learning group to help students gain a greater understanding of magnetic resonance imaging, including the physics and basic analysis. They have been really well attended and the group has grown considerably since it was first stated. I have also had the opportunity to be the student representative for Psychosis Studies and be a mentor to some MSc students too.
When I graduate, I would like to continue working in research as a post doc, working my way up the academic ladder to professor.
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We are a world-leading department of clinical and applied psychological science. Our research focuses on issues of local and global importance and has real-world impact on the wellbeing of society. Our staff has extraordinarily diverse expertise across the full range of applied psychology disciplines, and a deep commitment to passing on this knowledge and expertise to new generations of psychological scientists.
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Applicants should have a minimum of a high upper second-class first degree in a relevant subject, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants should also have a demonstrated commitment to, and ability in, research. All applicants are expected to have met with and discussed their project proposals with a prospective supervisor before applying to the programme.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2
UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.
Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.
Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .
International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.
Students will join ongoing programmes of research led by leading scholars and develop their own original lines of research to complement the department’s strengths.
Following completion of the PhD, students will have the necessary skills and experience to independently design and lead their own research. In addition, students may undertake training courses appropriate to their projects, as well as developing adjacent skills.
There is an extensive range of training courses offered through UCL’s Doctoral School, for example, in statistics, coding and public engagement skills (e.g. media training), allowing students to gain multidisciplinary skills that are highly sought-after in post-doctoral employment.
If you meet the entry requirements, it is important to check whether we can supervise research in your chosen area. We only take MPhil/PhD students to whom we can offer expert research supervision from one of our academic staff. Therefore, your research question needs to engage with the research interests of one of our staff.
You can learn more about our research themes and the projects within these themes in our Research section .
In studying within the Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology (CEHP), you will have the opportunity to work directly with leading researchers in mental health, developmental psychopathology, psychometrics, psychopharmacology, educational psychology, clinical psychology and health psychology, amongst other topics.
Our PhD students have excellent networking opportunities across UCL, nationally and internationally. On graduating, they progress to postdoctoral positions at home and abroad, work in industry or as clinical, health and educational professionals.
UCL’s Psychology department is an internationally leading research environment and a graduate research degree from the department allows entry into a number of academic and non-academic career roles.
Recent doctoral graduates have typically been offered employment in the UK and internationally in academic posts, postdoctoral research, health services, industry (e.g. Med-tech or consulting) and third sector (voluntary) organisations.
The majority of PhD students go on to postdoctoral positions and academic careers at institutions in the UK, EU and USA.
The department has research collaborations with many institutions both nationally and internationally.
There are regular seminars within the research department and across Psychology and Language Sciences, including the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience.
We regularly invite leading researchers from other institutions and professionals working for health and private sector services to give talks to our students about active research and career opportunities.
Within your research group, you are likely to have regular lab meetings and there is a student-led CEHP graduate research group who organise regular social and discussion meetings for CEHP students.
Students will complete taught modules via examination or audit within their first year, particularly for training in research methods and statistics. The requirement for examination is determined by prior qualifications and individual training needs. All students will complete training in research ethics.
Students undergo an ‘upgrade’ assessment between 12 and 18 months after initial registration for full-time students and between 15 and 30 months for part-time students. The upgrade involves an oral presentation and a report outlining a substantial piece of work conducted since initial registration. This interim assessment is intended to ensure that students are on track to complete their PhD within a reasonable timeframe. At the end of their PhD, each student submits a thesis of 100,000 words or less. This is examined in a viva voce examination with one internal examiner (usually a member of UCL staff who has had no involvement in the submitted work) and one external examiner (from another university).
A typical full-time PhD student is expected to spend an average of approximately 36.5 hours per week working on their PhD, although this will vary, with some periods of more intensive research.
The contact time that a student spends with their supervisory team, thesis committee members and training courses will vary from student to student depending on need throughout their PhD.
Initially we recommend that supervisors meet with students on a weekly basis, but this frequency is likely to reduce subsequently. There are four required meetings of your thesis committee, one of which coincides with your upgrade-to-PhD viva. Part-time student hours are pro-rata.
The research department is a vibrant environment for both taught courses and research, with extensive connections to other departments and institutions at UCL.
The department’s strengths lie in autism, business psychology, dementia, developmental psychopathology, developmental risk and resilience, eating disorders, personality and psychometrics, psychopharmacology, psychology of risk and psychological treatments.
We have close links with schools and clinical services throughout London, ensuring that our research is closely tied to national priorities on well-being.
The department has access to exceptional resources, including state-of-the-art fMRI, fNIRS, EEG, TMS and eye-tracking facilities.
The full-time PhD is typically three years, including the time registered as an MPhil student, and if the thesis is not submitted within this time then students may register as Completing Research Students for one additional year.
Part-time students are normally required to be registered for five years, with two additional years in Continuing Research Status if needed.
Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble accessable.co.uk . Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing team .
Fees for this course.
Fee description | Full-time | Part-time |
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Tuition fees (2024/25) | £6,035 | £3,015 |
Tuition fees (2024/25) | £34,400 | £17,200 |
The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees .
There are no additional costs for this programme.
For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .
For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website .
To be considered for competitive funding awarded by UCL, applications must arrive by 3 January. Applications must be complete with references, so please allow time for references to be submitted. Before applying, it is essential that applicants discuss their PhD project ideas with a member of staff and ensure that the member of staff is able to supervise the project. Applications are rated by academic staff members; suitable candidates present their research proposal at an interview. Offers are normally made within one month of the interview. If other sources of funding are being considered, it is still in your interest to apply by the early January deadline.
Part-time PhD applications are considered in a single annual round: applications complete with references must be submitted by 30 June, for a September start date. Interviews for places not funded by UCL may take place at any time until late summer.
Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.
UCL is regulated by the Office for Students .
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Why study this course.
A PhD is conducted purely by research. Each PhD is the unique development of your individual research project, performed under the guidance of at least two supervisory members of staff with expertise in the research area.
You can pursue a PhD in any area of research within the University where suitable expertise is available to support the proposed project. Cross-disciplinary projects are welcome. The University provides a supportive framework for research and each student’s work is carefully overseen and progress monitored. It is also possible to study a PhD via distance learning at London Met.
Completing a PhD means you'll be making an original contribution to knowledge. It requires an excellent overview of existing research in your field, plus analytical skills to assess research claims. You'll also need to be a self-motivator and be able to dedicate considerable time to completing a PhD.
Although technically there is no taught component to this degree, you will receive research training and have access to any master's level modules that may be useful to your research topic.
Our research community is lively and diverse. You'll be joining us at an exciting time where the University is investing into research. As part of our Graduate School, you'll be able to attend frequent events to enhance your personal development and help with preparation for life after your PhD. On top of this, you'll benefit from conferences, lecture series and research seminar series and be encouraged to present at our annual Student-Staff Research Conference.
Your supervisors will support your progress, which will be monitored by your academic School. As part of your PhD, you'll be encouraged to attend conferences, write papers and publish while undertaking your research.
London Met has strong links with various industries, businesses, hospital trusts, the legal profession, as well as governmental and non-governmental organisations, plus local stakeholders in London. These connections and networking opportunities may impact your research and career.
Our specialist research areas include: The Centre for Creative Arts, Cultures and Engagement; The Cyber Security Research Centre; The Cellular Molecular and Immunology Research Centre; The Centre for Primary Health and Social Care; The Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit and The Global Diversities and Inequalities Research Centre, to name a few.
Our staff undertake research and offer supervision in a range of areas, including:
For a full list of our research centres, visit the research section of our website .
You can pursue a PhD with us in any area of research where suitable expertise is available to support your proposed project, and cross-disciplinary projects are welcome
You will receive plenty of research training and have access to any master's level modules that may be useful to your research topic
You'll have the chance to attend conferences, lecture series and research seminar series and be encouraged to present at our annual Student-Staff Research Conference
Our real, honest student reviews come from our own students – we collect some of these ourselves, but many are also collected through university comparison websites and other nationwide surveys.
The supervisory team was excellent - they had first rate knowledge and research expertise, were highly supportive and always willing to help. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at London Met and would recommend studying here for a doctorate.
So many opportunities for advancement - good opportunities for networking with academics and researchers. Very positive and supportive environment.
The lecturer and supervisors are easy to contact and very helpful
There are many staff dedicated to help us when in need which is commendable
Entry requirements.
You will be required to have:
Candidates with other qualifications are considered on their merits.
As a part of the application process, you are required to submit a research proposal outlining how you intend to investigate your topic of interest. In the proposal, you will need to clearly state your research questions, aims and objectives, as well as your review of the literature on the topic and the corresponding research design. The document needs to specify what your original contribution to the knowledge will be. You can find more information about the structure and content of the research proposal . Please note that your application cannot be processed without the proposal and you will be able to upload it, once you click 'Apply now' and start the application process.
The University only offers supervision to candidates if there is adequate available supervisory expertise in the area of the research project.
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) .
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements .
If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
To obtain a PhD, you're expected to identify a research gap in your chosen subject area and make an original contribution to knowledge.
During the course of the research, your work is assessed annually by a Research Student Progress Group. This ensures that good progress is being made and that adequate guidance is available.
The degree Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded by the University after the successful presentation of a thesis based on an original piece of research, completed under the supervision of University staff, and the successful defence of the thesis at an oral examination.
Many people with an PhD become lecturers, teachers or researchers, but these are by no means the only destinations.
Depending on your discipline, you may go into industry (this is frequently the case for graduates in biological or computer science), the City (business and law graduates), public sector management and/or policy-making (social science and business graduates), international governmental organisations (social science and business graduates), the social professions or non-governmental organisations.
Many of our graduates are mid-career and use their degree for career enhancement in areas such as social services, education, counselling, health and social care, or diplomacy.
If you've already studied your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on any further study with us.
There is a distance learning option available.
The University will award the degrees of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) to registered students who successfully complete approved programmes. All proposed research programmes will be considered for research degree registration on their academic merits.
A PhD by prior output allows students who don't have traditional qualifications but have produced research and developed their knowledge to a doctoral level to gain academic recognition.
The publications of the student must be accessible to scholars or other interested persons. The work submitted must have been subjected to peer review by the relevant academic community and also provide evidence of an independent, original and significant contribution to knowledge and critical judgement. All work should have been published in the last 10 years and be traceable in publicly available databases, catalogues etc.
Programmes of research may be proposed in any field of study, as long as the proposed programme is capable of leading to scholarly research. The written thesis may be supplemented by material other than written form, if special provision has been made and agreed.
Research students at London Met can work towards a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). To obtain a PhD you’re expected to investigate a topic and make an original contribution to knowledge. At MPhil level, your research should represent an extension of existing knowledge, although the demands of originality and sustained enquiry are less than those required for a PhD.
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips, fieldwork, specialist conferences or professional body fees.
Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
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The PhD in Education is a research degree, the main purpose of which is to prepare a substantial piece of original research.
Our postgraduate students, from all over the world, make an important contribution to their respective fields and to the vitality of the Faculty's research culture.
One of the great strengths of studying at Cambridge is the level of individual support you will receive from an expert in your field. All doctoral students in the Faculty conduct their research with the guidance of a supervisor. All doctoral students also participate in a guided programme that introduces them to the key questions and concerns of contemporary, world-leading educational research. Students are encouraged to play an active role in research seminars and engage in opportunities for acquiring transferable skills.
The UK's Research Excellence Framework exercise assesses the quality of research produced by UK Higher Education Institutions. The Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge, based on Power Ranking scores, placed 4th overall in the UK in the most recent results. The research environment score for the Faculty (UoA23) as part of REF 2021 attained the maximum score of 100%, with the profile of “world leading” outputs and impact case studies among the strongest in the UK (full UoA23 results: https://results2021.ref.ac.uk/profiles/units-of-assessment/23 ).
Continuation to the PhD from Masters programmes within the Faculty of Education is not automatic, and students wishing to do so must submit a PhD application by the usual deadline.
The Postgraduate Virtual Open Day usually takes place at the end of October. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions to admissions staff and academics, explore the Colleges virtually, and to find out more about courses, the application process and funding opportunities. Visit the Postgraduate Open Day page for more details.
See further the Postgraduate Admissions Events pages for other events relating to Postgraduate study, including study fairs, visits and international events.
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The UK is known for its diverse academic PhD courses in subjects such as Mathematics, Accounting, Management, Science, Law, and Economics. Infact, there are more than three thousand PhD programs in UK, providing students with top-quality education in their preferred field of study. The average duration of these courses is 3-5 years full-time and 2-8 years part-time. Whereas, their average fees can range between £20,000 to £40,750. The best part is that international students can relieve some of their financial burden through PhD scholarships in UK . Sounds interesting?
There is more to it. In this blog, you will find a complete list of PhD programs in UK, their duration, fees, and the list of best universities to study in UK . Let’s begin.
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PhD Programs | |
Post-graduate research degree | |
Full-time: 3-5 years Part-time: 2-8 years | |
On-campus Distance learning | |
Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Science, Management, Law, Nursing, Psychology | |
£20,000 to £30,750 |
The UK allows students to pursue a PhD degree in various subjects, according to their field of interest and academic background. In this blog, you will find a compiled list of the best and most popular PhD programs in UK for international students.
Additionally, you will read about their part-time and full-time durations as well as their yearly fees. Each of these programs offers students a chance to conduct advanced research and development. Here is a list of all the PhD subjects covered in this blog:
PhD in Education is offered as a full-time and part-time course in the UK. It prepares students for research and teaching roles in the field of education by providing them with theoretical knowledge and relevant skills. The average duration of PhD in Education in UK is 3-5 years whereas the average fee is £17,550 – £25,290.
PhD Education | Full-time: Up to 4 years Part-time: Up to 8 years | £20,700 | |
University of Birmingham | Education PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years | Full-time: £21,360 Part-time: £10,680 |
University of Glasgow | Education PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 5 years | £25,290 |
University of Leicester | Education including Applied Linguistics PhD | Full-time: 4 years Part-time: 7 years | £17,550 – £19,700 |
University of Nottingham | Education PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years | £23,000 |
University of Bath | Education PhD | Full-time: 4 years Part-time: 6 years | NA |
Education PhD | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 6-8 years | £20,500 |
A PhD in Accounting and Finance provides students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of finance, accounting, taxation, and other related subjects. The average duration of courses in this field is 3-6 years, depending on whether you are pursuing it full-time or part-time.
University of Glasgow | Accounting & Finance PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 5 years | £25,290 |
PhD in Accounting | Full-time: 3 years + 1 writing-up year | NA | |
Lancaster University | Accounting and Finance PhD | Full-time: 4-5 years | £20,790 |
PhD in Accounting | Full-time: 3 years | £23,520 | |
Lancaster University | Accounting and Finance PhD | Full-time: 4-5 years | NA |
University of Liverpool | Accounting and Finance PhD | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 4-6 years | Full-time: £23,400 – £29,750 Part-time: £11,700 – £14,900 |
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A PhD in Economics or Doctor of Philosophy in Economics is a postgraduate research program. It is the highest qualification in the field of economics which grants students a doctor-level degree. Moreover, it is a great option for students who wish to pursue a career as an economist. The average duration of PhD in Economics in UK is around 3-5 years in full-time and 5-6 years in part-time.
DPhil in Economics | Full-time: 4 years Part-time: 8 years | NA | |
University of Bath | EconomicsPhD | Full-time: 4 years Part-time: 6 years | NA |
University of Nottingham | PhD Economics | Full-time: 1 + 4 years | £23,000 |
University of Birmingham | PhD Economics | Full-time: 4 years (3 years for students with a taught MSc) | £23,520 |
Economics PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 5 years | £25,290 | |
Lancaster University | Economics PhD | Full-time: 4-5 years | £20,790 |
PhD in Economics | Full-time: 4 years | NA |
PhD in Mathematics in UK is a doctorate program. It is designed to equip students with the relevant skills and knowledge in the field of mathematics. Moreover, it may include courses in applied and pure mathematics such as computation methods, statistics, and mathematical analysis.
University of Birmingham | Applied Mathematics PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years | £21,360 |
University of Nottingham | Mathematics PhD | Full-time: 4 years Part-time: 8 years | £23,000 |
Lancaster University | Mathematics PhD | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 4-7 years | Full-time: £26,492 Part-time: £13,246 |
University of Glasgow | Mathematics PhD | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 6-8 years | £30,240 |
Mathematics PhD | Full-time: 4 years Part-time: 6 years | NA | |
Cardiff University | Mathematics PhD | Full-time: 3.5 years Part-time: 5 years | NA |
University of Leicester | Mathematics PhD | Full-time: 3 – 3.5 years Part-time: 6 – 6.5 years | £33,250 |
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In this table, you will find a list of PhD courses in Science, Chemistry, and Physics in the UK. The average duration of these courses in part-time is 4-8 years whereas the duration in full-time is between 3-4 years. The exact duration and fee of these courses also depend on your university and other factors.
University of Cambridge | PhD in Biological Science (EBI) | Full-time: 3.5 – 4 years | £56,083 (estimated) |
University of Nottingham | Chemistry PhD | Full-time: 4 years Part-time: 8 years | £32,400 – £38,400 |
University of Nottingham | Biosciences PhD | Full-time: 4 years Part-time: 8 years | £32,400 |
Lancaster University | PhysicsPhD | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 4-7 years | Full-time: £26,492 Part-time: £13,246 |
Lancaster University | Biological Science | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 4-7 years | Full-time: £26,492 Part-time: £13,246 |
University of Glasgow | Chemistry PhD | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 6-8 years | £30,240 |
University of Nottingham | Physics PhD | Full-time: 4 years Part-time: 8 years | £30,750 |
University of Glasgow | Biochemistry & Biotechnology PhD | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 5 years | £30,240 |
Lancaster University | Chemistry PhD | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 4-7 years | Full-time: £26,492 Part-time: £13,246 |
University of Birmingham | Earth Sciences PhD | Full-time: 3 years | £27,360 |
University of Bath | Chemistry PhD | Full-time: 4 years Part-time: 6 years | NA |
A PhD degree in Engineering in UK is a doctoral degree, specifically created to provide students with expertise and knowledge in different engineering fields. It is a 3-5 years Doctorate degree for candidates who have completed their graduation and postgraduate studies in the same field. The common subjects covered in such courses include computing, software systems, and other specialised areas.
PhD in Computer Science | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 5-7 years | £56,083 (estimated) | |
University of Birmingham | Chemical Engineering PhD | Full-time: 4 years | £27,360 |
University of Nottingham | Chemical Engineering PhD | Full-time: 3-4 years | £23,000 – 30,750 |
University of Birmingham | Civil Engineering PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years | £27,360 |
University of Glasgow | Biomedical Engineering PhD | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 6-8 years | £30,240 |
Queen’s University Belfast | Chemical Engineering | Full-time: 3 years | £25,600 |
Engineering PhD | Full-time: 3 – 3.5 years Part-time: 6 – 6.5 years | £23,560 – £33,250 |
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If you want to work in academia or research, you may pursue a PhD in English and Literature. It can be a 3 to 8 years long degree, depending on whether you pursue it full-time or part-time. Moreover, it may include a wide range of topics such as literary criticism, African-American literature, Renaissance literature, and more.
University of Birmingham | English Literature PhD | Full-time: 3 years | £21,840 |
University of Glasgow | Comparative Literature PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 5 years | £25,290 |
University of Nottingham | English PhD | Full-time: 4 years Part-time: 8 years | £23,000 |
University of Oxford | DPhil in Classical Languages and Literature | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 6-8 years | NA |
Lancaster University | English Literature PhD | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 4-7 years | Full-time: £21,082 Part-time: £10,541 |
University of Birmingham | Drama and Theatre Studies PhD | Full-time- 3 years | Full-time: £21,840 Part-time: £10,920 (distance learning) |
English PhD | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 4- years | Full-time: £23,400 – £29,750 Part-time: £11,700 – £14,900 |
Students who want to pursue a PhD in Management in UK spend about 3-4 years studying business management and administration. Depending on the university, course, and mode of study, the average cost of PhD Management can range from £18,600 to £28,250.
University of Birmingham | PhD Management | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years | £23,520 |
University of Birmingham | PhD Health Services Management | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years | Full-time: £21,360 Distance learning: £10,680 |
University of Glasgow | Management PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years | £25,290 |
Lancaster University | Management (Entrepreneurship and Strategy) PhD | Full-time: 3-4 years | £20,790 |
Design, manufacturing & engineering management PhD | Full-time: 3 – 3.5 years | £28,250 | |
Queen’s University Belfast | Management PhD | Full-time: 3 years | £20,500 |
Business and Management PhD | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 4-6 years | Full-time: £18,600 Part-time: £9,300 |
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A PhD degree in Law is the highest academic degree in the field of law. Students who wish to pursue this degree must prepare themselves to conduct intensive research under faculty guidance. The average duration of this course in UK can be 3-4 years full-time and 5-6 years part-time.
University of Birmingham | Law PhD | Full-time: 3 years | Full-time: £21,840 Part-time: £10,920 |
University of Glasgow | Law PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 5 years | £25,290 |
Law PhD | Full-time: 3 years | £25,900 | |
University of Nottingham | Law PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years | £23,000 |
Law PhD | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 4-7 years | Full-time: £21,082 Part-time: £10,541 | |
University of Liverpool | Law PhD | Full-time: 2-4 years Part-time: 4-6 years | Full-time: £23,400 – £29,750 Part-time: £11,700 – £14,900 |
Law PhD | Full-time: 3 years | NA | |
University of Strathclyde | Law PhD | Full-time: 3 years | £18,050 |
A PhD in Nursing prepares students to pursue careers in academic settings, research, and pharmaceutical science. Similarly, a PhD in Pharmacy is an advanced degree that prepares students to work in the public sector and examine different aspects of healthcare management.
University of Birmingham | Nursing PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years | £21,360 |
Queen’s University Belfast | Nursing & Midwifery PhD | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 6-8 years | £20,500 |
University of Birmingham | Pharmacy PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years | £27,360 |
University of Nottingham | Nursing Studies PhD | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 6-8 years | £23,000 |
University of Bath | Pharmacy and Pharmacology PhD | Full-time: 4 years Part-time: 6 years | NA |
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Students can find a combined PhD degree in Psychology and Philosophy or individual courses as well. This doctoral degree may provide students with knowledge of both or individual disciplines. Their duration is generally 3-7 years, depending on the university and course shortlisted.
Lancaster University | Psychology PhD | Full-time: 3-4 years Part-time: 4-7 years | Full-time: £21,082 Part-time: £10,541 |
Philosophy PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years | £23,000 | |
University of Birmingham | Psychology PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years | £23,520 |
University of Glasgow | Philosophy & Psychology PhD | Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 5 years | £25,290 |
Queen’s University Belfast | Philosophy PhD | Full-time: 3 years | £25,600 |
Here is a list of the top 10 universities in UK to study PhD programs along with their QS Rank and average fee. If the vast number of options are confusing you, then this table might help.
University of Bristol | 54 |
University of Glasgow | 78 |
University of Oxford | 3 |
University of Cambridge | 5 |
Lancaster University | 141 |
University of Nottingham | 108 |
Queen’s University Belfast | 26 |
University of Birmingham | 80 |
Durham University | 89 |
University of Nottingham | 108 |
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The exact admission requirements to study PhD in England can vary depending on your course, university, and mode of study. This is because different universities may have different requirements for admitting international students. Therefore, you must check the official website of their preferred university and course to get the exact details. Here are the general admission requirements to study PhD in UK.
Some universities such as the University of BATH also compensate a strong performance at the Master’s level for a weaker one at the Bachelor’s level.
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Along with satisfying the minimum entry requirements, you must also provide the following documents to gain admission to any of the PhD programs in UK. These documents help the admission department of your preferred university to evaluate your academic background. Here is a list of documents required to study abroad for international students:
The exact application process to study PhD courses in UK varies from university to university. Below we have provided a general outline of the same to help you understand the process better.
Step 1: Find the university and course
Te first step while applying for any of the PhD programs in UK is to identify the right university and course. Make sure to consider the faculty expertise and university reputation, and that the course aligns with your interests.
Step 2: Find a potential supervisor
Many top universities in the UK require students to find a potential supervisor whose research aligns with their study. Reach out to the supervisor to ensure the availability of opportunities, research areas, and their availability to supervise your project.
Step 3: Review entry requirements
Once you have shortlisted the university, course, and supervisor, move on to reviewing entry requirements. Ensure that you meet the minimum academic requirements including the level of study required, English language proficiency, and other additional requirements.
Step 4: Prepare a research proposal
Next, write a detailed research proposal outlining your research question, objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes. You must remember that your research proposal is a critical part of your application as it can highlight your academic achievements.
Step 5: Gather your documents
Make sure that you have all the documents required to apply to UK universities . It will help the university admission committee assess your candidacy for admission.
Step 6: Start your Application
Once you have all the required documents, you can start your application process in no matter of time.
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The duration of a PhD program in the UK depends on the country, university, course shortlisted, and funding arrangements. Nonetheless, the general duration of PhD programs in UK is 3-4 years full-time and 6-8 years part-time.
The average cost to study PhD in UK can range between £26,500 to £38,400. The exact cost depends on various factors such as your university, course, and whether you are pursuing the course full-time or part-time. Apart from this, international students will also have to bear additional charges such as accommodation and cost of living in UK.
The minimum qualifications to study PhD in UK include that students must have a 2:1 bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% in aggregate. Additionally, international students will also have to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language through IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE.
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