Subjects
- Doctorate Archaeology
- Doctorate Biology and Life Sciences
- Doctorate Chemistry
- Doctorate Computer Science and Information Technology
- Doctorate Education
- Doctorate Geography and Earth Sciences
- Doctorate History
- Doctorate Humanities and Social Sciences
- Doctorate Mathematics
- Doctorate Other Sciences and Research
- Doctorate Philosophy
- Doctorate Physics
English Studies PhD
English Studies PhD
Our research expertise includes medieval poetry, drama, myth and romance; Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-century English literature; American literature; Twentieth-century poetry and fiction, and critical theory. ...Read more- 3 years Full time degree
- 6 years Part time degree
Government & International Affairs PhD
Government & International Affairs PhD
Research students are encouraged to feel they are part of a research community rather than working in isolation. We have excellent completion rates, and many of our former research students hold senior...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
Physics PhD
Physics PhD
This course covers the following areas: Advanced Instrumentation; Astronomy and Astrophysics; Atomic and Molecular Physics; Condensed Matter Physics; Elementary Particle Theory. ...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
Biosciences PhD
Biosciences PhD
The Department of Biosciences at Durham fosters an active, lively and welcoming environment for postgraduates. Research activities are based on the Durham campus, in modern, purpose-built accomodation. ...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
Psychology PhD
Psychology PhD
This course provides a world-class research environment for postgraduate students in Biological, Cognitive, Social or Developmental Psychology along with more applied aspects such as Educational Psychology,...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
Education PhD
Education PhD
A PhD can be a major step in either launching your career or in reaching your employment aspirations. The Durham University School of Education PhD programme, consisting of both training and supervised...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
Applied Social Sciences (SASS) PhD
Applied Social Sciences (SASS) PhD
The main Research Areas include: Criminology; Sociology; Social Policy; Social Work; Sport, Exercise and Health; Community and Youth Work. ...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
Chemistry PhD
Chemistry PhD
The degree is awarded on the basis of the presentation and oral examination of a thesis. Quarterly and annual monitoring of progress combined with a Staff-Student on-line blog system for regular meeting...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
Classics & Ancient History PhD
Classics & Ancient History PhD
Classics and Ancient History at Durham University belongs to the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and is one of the most vibrant Classics departments in the UK. Our academic staff specialise in a wide range...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
Geography PhD
Geography PhD
The Doctorate admits any student with a Bachelors or Masters Degree, of the required standard. This is a research degree, leading to presentation of a thesis and, if University conditions are met, graduation...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
Anthropology PhD
Anthropology PhD
Anthropology PhD students can take either a Sociocultural or Biological route. Both routes last three years and are examined by thesis. Within the first few months of study, students will agree a work...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
Theology & Religion DThM
Theology & Religion DThM
The degree is ideal if you want to pursue research that links an aspect of practice with the core disciplines in theology and the study of religion. It is also a good way to come back to study after a...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
History PhD
History PhD
The PhD programme formally takes three years full-time (or six years part-time) of research and writing, though some students may complete the writing-up of their thesis during a fourth year. ...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
Music PhD by Composition
Music PhD by Composition
Students studying for a research degree concentrate on pursuing an independent research project devised in consultation with their supervisors. Musicologists and ethnomusicologists write a large-scale...Read more- 3 years Full time degree
- 6 years Part time degree
Music PhD by Thesis
Music PhD by Thesis
Students studying for a research degree concentrate on pursuing an independent research project devised in consultation with their supervisors. Musicologists and ethnomusicologists write a large-scale...Read more- 3 years Full time degree
- 6 years Part time degree
Archaeology MPhD
Archaeology MPhD
A range of general and specialist research training will be provided for you through individual and group tuition based in the department and more general research preparation courses organised centrally. ...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
Mathematical Sciences PhD
Mathematical Sciences PhD
The degree is awarded on successful completion of a thesis based on original research carried out over a period of between three and four years, depending on the subject area, under the guidance of your supervisor. ...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
Computer Science PhD
Computer Science PhD
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) usually takes three and a half years to complete. Upon arrival at Computer Science in Durham, you will be assigned academic supervisors who are international experts in their field. ...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
Theology & Religion PhD
Theology & Religion PhD
The Integrated PhD is aimed at students who are intending to pursue doctoral research in Theology and Religion but who are not yet ready to embark on independent research. Candidates may apply solely...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree
Earth Sciences PhD
Earth Sciences PhD
The Department of Earth Sciences is research-led, offering postgraduate research students state-of-the-art facilities in purpose built accomodation (the Arthur Holmes Building) located on the Universitys Science Site. ...Read more- 36 months Full time degree
- 72 months Part time degree