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Human-Centered Computing
The Human-Centered Computing PhD programme at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is oriented towards the production of knowledge on significant challenges in the design and use of technology by people.

PhD in Design
A PhD in Design from Victoria University of Wellington is an advanced research qualification carried out under academic supervision and is the highest degree offered by the Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.

Film Studies
University of Surrey has a diverse mix of subject specialities means that they host a vibrant and imaginative community with plenty of opportunity for intellectual exchange. We have research-active staff in English literature, creative writing, Film studies, translation studies, theoretical and applied linguistics, and literary and cultural studies

PhD in Urban and Regional Planning
Learn how to shape and improve cities, towns, and regions. Develop the expertise to make our urban and rural environments more functional, sustainable, and appealing with the PhD in Urban and Regional Planning degree at the Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Art History
Examine the history of art in detail, contribute to the creative capital of Aotearoa, participate in developing new histories of art relevant to the 21st century, and gain a deeper understanding of your area of interest with this PhD in Art History degree offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Media and Communications
Research in Media and Communications at the University of Brighton critically analyses the role of media institutions, as well as the changing landscape of media industries and cultural production.

Film Studies with Audio-Visual
Enhance your film-making skills on the practice-based Film Studies with Audio-Visual programme from University of Birmingham. Film and edit your own practical output (a documentary, feature or portfolio of video work) to demonstrate your research.

Design
The Doctorate of Design programme from Northumbria University provides both practical and theoretical content that reflects the professional requirements of your field, making you stand out to employers.

Film, Television and Media Studies
The Film, Television and Media Studies PhD course from University of East Anglia students are committed to improving the understanding of how media impacts culture and society today, globally and nationally, as well as locally and in the community. Our postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research groups, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Media and Creative Industries
The Institute for Media and Creative Industries from Loughborough University is an innovative hub that merges the cutting-edge fields of design innovation and creative technologies.

PhD in Theatre
Enhance your career prospects and gain advanced theoretical and technical knowledge with postgraduate study of the PHd in Theatre at Victoria University of Wellington.

Doctor of Philosophy - Architecture and Interior Architecture
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Architecture and Interior Architecture 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.

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

Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media by Creative Practice
This Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media by Creative Practice PhD programme from University of York invites proposals in the fields of Playwriting, Acting for Theatre, Directing for Theatre, Film and Television, Sound Design and Interactive Media.

Architecture
At the University of Reading, they offer their graduate students a PhD programme degree in Architecture.

Art
This Art degree from the University of Gloucestershire offers you the opportunity to explore your innovative practice as research through the production of an original body of work and to place your work in relation to the work of other practitioners in a contemporary and historical context.

Composition
This Composition programme from Cardiff University, offers an opportunity to study with leading composers with internationally regarded expertise and experience in contemporary music composition.

Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition
Graduate with the skills you need to be able to perform, compose or teach at a high professional level with this Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition program from Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Architecture and Design
Gain the skills and knowledge required in the architecture profession, including the ability to visualise spatial subjects in three dimensions with the Architecture and Design degree at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Music Performance Practice
Are you an accomplished performer looking to develop your work through postgraduate research? On this Music Performance Practice course from University of Birmingham you'll pursue a practice-based research project. Your project can be focused around contemporary genres, through experimental work, to historically-informed and other practice-led studies of western art music.