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LEARNING AT NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY LONDON

Engage with the world, from the vantage point of a culturally diverse global city.

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PhD programmes

Deepen the impact of your research 

Integrate scholarship and research training with real-world applications and professional development, to gain a profound experiential education. All doctoral students receive full scholarships for our PhD programmes, in addition to stipends.

Programmes of study

We deliver our doctoral programmes through a validation agreement with the University of Kent.

Apply directly through jobs.ac.uk and findaphd.com.

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    Computer Science
  • A digital collage showing stacks of coins superimposed on a cityscape at night. Overlaid are financial graphs with fluctuating lines, representing economic trends and market analysis.
    Economics
  • An open book sits on a wooden table between stacks of closed books in a library. Shelves filled with more books are visible in the background, creating a cozy and studious atmosphere.
    English
  • The image shows the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London at dusk. The sky is a blend of soft blues and oranges, reflecting off the water of the River Thames in the foreground. The gothic architecture is prominently featured.
    History
  • A row of brown leather-bound encyclopedias with gold embossed text on the spines, numbered sequentially from 13 to 15, arranged neatly on a shelf.
    Law
  • A digital silhouette of a human head made from circuitry and binary code on a dark blue background, symbolizing artificial intelligence and technology.
    Network Science
  • A woman with red hair is leaning in profile between two white stone busts. The focus is on her serene expression as she stands amidst the sculptures.
    Philosophy
  • A glowing blue map of Europe with illuminated dots representing major cities. A bright light shines over Western Europe, highlighting the area against a dark background.
    Politics and International Relations

Useful links

  • A woman writes in a notebook while sitting on an orange couch in a brightly lit room with books on shelves. Another person is in the background, seated on the same couch, looking down.
    PhD Student Handbook
  • Two women standing and speaking to a seated person at a table indoors. One woman holds a phone and wears a gray top, the other wears a light-colored jacket and glasses. The seated person wears a red shirt.
    Visas and immigration
  • Two people are sitting at a round table, focused on a laptop. One, wearing glasses and a white hoodie, is pointing at the screen, while the other listens intently. The laptop has a wave design on the cover.
    PhD research at Northeastern