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Forensic Science
This Forensic Science PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Health and Social Care Practice
This Health and Social Care Practice course from University of Derby aims to prepare health professionals, in practice or in academia, and leaders in the health and social care professions with research and research project management skills to take a leading role with the development of practice or the development of services within defined professional areas.

Social Work
The Social Work from University of East Anglia provides students with advanced training and research skills which will equip them for the next steps in their career.

Fire Engineering
The Fire Engineering degree at University of Canterbury is open to graduates from relevant branches of engineering, and covers all aspects of fire safety in buildings and other structures, human safety, and risk assessment.

Social Work
This Social Work programme from University of Birmingham is designed for social workers and for those wanting to undertake a professional doctorate in the field of Social Work and Social Care.

Human Rights, Society, and Multi-Level Governance
The Joint Doctorate (PhD) in Human Rights, Society, and Multi-Level Governance from University of Nicosia is an existing three-year, interdisciplinary, joint academic programme managed by the University of Padova in Italy, the University of Zagreb in Croatia, Western Sydney University in Australia and Panteion University, Athens in Greece.

Real Estate and Planning
Join a PhD Real Estate and Planning programme at University of Reading in the area of real estate or planning, conducive to the production of leading research.

Health and Social Care
This Doctor of Professional Studies in Health and Social Care course offered by the University of Chester is designed to support graduate professionals working across diverse health and social care sectors to conduct doctoral research in this complex and evolving arena.

Food and Society
This Food and Society, MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University supervision covers a number of topics supported by research active academic staff. We conduct research in all areas of food and society, including subjects which require collaboration between the social and natural sciences, and translate research into policy recommendations.

Science Studies
The Science Studies course from Lancaster University students join an international and interdisciplinary research community.

Social Work
Social Work programme offered at Brunel University of London is aligned with grand challenges for social work research including focus on individual and family well-being, creating a stronger social fabric, and developing a just society.

Food Sciences
Our scientists in the School of Applied Sciences work in multidisciplinary teams to target major societal challenges in the areas of human health, well-being, performance and behaviour. WJoin the Food Sciences degree at London South Bank University.

Food and Nutritional Sciences
Our Food and Nutritional Sciences programme from University of Reading spans all aspects of food and nutrition, from farm to fork and beyond.

Forensic Psychology Practice
Begin your career by embarking on the Forensic Psychology Practice degree delivered by the University of Birmingham, the first of its kind in the UK. Broaden your understanding and gain skills and practical experience whilst diving into significant research projects of real world relevance.

Social Work
Do you aspire to become a leader in your field? The Doctor of Social Work programme from Charles Sturt University gives you unique opportunities to undertake advanced and critical reflection on professional social work practice.

Health and Social Care
The Health and Social Care Research programmes from University of Gloucestershire complete research modules delivered by academics from across the university.

Social Work
The professional doctorate in Social Work programme delivered by Cardiff University, is aimed at managers and a wide range of practitioners who are experienced and who are working at senior and middle levels of their professions and organisations.

Social Science
The Social Science programme from University College Cork was established in 2005 and is a four-year advanced programme which provides the opportunity for experienced professionals based in public sector agencies, voluntary/community organisations, educational institutions and international non-governmental organisations.

Applied Social Studies
Interested individuals of this Applied Social Studies programme from Maynooth University are encouraged to make an informal approach to the Department to discuss their proposal and establish an initial fit between their interests and the Department's research priorities and expertise.

Social Work and Social Policy
This Social Work and Social Policy PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.