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Across the United Kingdom, 17 universities offer 29 PhD programs — most run 4–6 years. The list starts with courses at University of Edinburgh, University of Bath and The Queen's University Belfast.
London School of Jewish Studies — The PhD in Jewish Education at the London School of Jewish Studies is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of pedagogical theories, practices, and policies within...
Imperial College School of Medicine
University of Edinburgh
The Queen's University Belfast — The PhD in Accounting at The Queen's University Belfast offers an in-depth exploration of both theoretical and practical aspects of accounting. The program is designed to...
University of Strathclyde — The PhD in Accounting & Finance at the University of Strathclyde is designed for students who aspire to conduct advanced research in the fields of accounting and finance....
Aston University — The PhD program in 3D printing of ocular films for the treatment of ocular diseases of the anterior segment explores cutting-edge technologies in biomedical engineering a...
Aston University
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
University of Wales, Bangor
University of Salford — The PhD/MPhil in Acoustics and Audio at the University of Salford is designed for students who wish to engage in advanced research in these dynamic fields. This program i...
Anglia Ruskin University — The PhD in Allied Health and Social Care offered at Anglia Ruskin University delves into the intersection of healthcare disciplines and social systems. This program is de...
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) — The PhD in Agriculture, Rural and Environmental Studies at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) offers a comprehensive exploration into sustainable practices and innovations i...
University of Cumbria — Overview of the PhD in Doctor of PhilosophyThe PhD program at the University of Cumbria offers an advanced academic pathway for students aiming to conduct independent res...
York St. John University — The Master of Research (MRes) in Artistic Practice at York St. John University is designed for individuals keen to advance their creative practice while engaging in rigor...
Bath Spa University
City St George's, University of London — The PhD in Accounting at City University allows students to delve deep into the complexities of accounting practices and theories. This rigorous program covers a mix of t...
City St George's, University of London — The PhD in Accounting at City St George's, University of London focuses on advanced research methodologies and theories in the field of accounting. It equips students wit...
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7 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #34 (University of Edinburgh) to #474 (University of Wales, Bangor); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Edinburgh has the largest research record in this group, with 26,649,933 citations and an h-index of 1,347. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
The most common subjects are Professional Accounting & Finance (5), Science (5), Education (3) and Medicine & Health Sciences (3). The usual length is 4–6 years and 4 years. 89% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (11% of courses with a stated intake). Royal Holloway and Bedford New College offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.
University of Edinburgh (QS World #34), University of Bath (QS World #132) and The Queen's University Belfast (QS World #199) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 4 years the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, with 7, ahead of The American University in London (4).
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