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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.

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.

Archives and Records Management
This Archives and Records Management programme from the University of Dundee provides opportunities for doctoral research (including part time by Distance) in archives, records management, memory & identity, family & local history and related subjects.

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.

Food Science
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology programme offers you the chance to graduate training and research in fundamental and applied aspects of food science.

Forensic Science
This Forensic Science course from the University of West London offers the chance to conduct novel research under the supervision of a team of leading experts in the field based at the University of West London (UWL).

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.

Consumer Behaviour and Food Marketing
At the University of Reading, they offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, including this PhD in Consumer Behaviour and Food Marketing.

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.

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.

Social Work and Social Care
The Social Work and Social Care degree at the University of Birmingham considers topics, organisations or concepts relating to social work and social care services.

Social Policy and Social Work
Within the Social Policy and Social Work PhD programme is offered at the University of York you will be part of a Graduate School with other doctoral students from across the globe, becoming part of a vibrant research community.

Fashion and Textiles
Undertaking the Fashion and Textiles degree at University of Huddersfield means joining a creative, collaborative research community.

Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies
Through this Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll join a thriving, high-profile interdisciplinary research community of postgraduate research students and experienced academic researchers who are key figures in their fields.

Social Work and Social Policy
This Social Work and Social Policy programme at the University of Huddersfield offers the opportunity to explore and address real-world challenges, supported by a strong, interdisciplinary supervisory team with extensive research and practice-based experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Doctor of Philosophy - Social Work and Social Policy
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Social Work and Social Policy candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.