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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.

Design
This Design course from Lancaster University can focus on one of a wide range of topics within Design or on a research topic that crosses different disciplines.

Design
The Design research degree offered by Brunel University of London has a well-established record of research excellence, with multidisciplinary, product-related design research grounded on strong engineering design traditions.

Art and Design
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Art and Design programme at 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.

Musicology
Want to further your research on how music has developed over time and in different cultures across the world? Pursue the Musicology degree at the University of Birmingham where you'll be supervised by world leading academics with specialist knowledge in your research area.

Musical Theatre
This Musical Theatre course from University of West London the aims to attract those interested in exploring the connections between music, theatre and movement through scholarly research and creative projects.

Design and Creative Arts
Studying the Design and Creative Arts programme offered at Loughborough University offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth. As a doctoral researcher, you will be responsible for managing your own schedule and developing your own ideas and approach, while being supported every step of the way.

Music
The Music programme at the University of Surrey brings together a broad range of interconnected subject areas, focused in our internationally acclaimed research centres, housed in state-of-the-art facilities.

Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
The Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering programme offered from Loughborough University is home to a thriving community of over 60 academic staff, 40 technical and clerical support staff and over 240 active researchers that include fellows, associates, assistants, engineers and doctoral students.

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.

Architecture, Construction and Environment
This Architecture, Construction and Environment programme from University of Gloucestershire offers you the opportunity to explore innovative practice as research through the production of an original body of work.

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

Music
For over 60 years, the Music PhD programme from University of Southampton has been a home for disciplinary innovation in composition, performance and all areas of music studies.

Urban Development and Governance
The PhD on Urban Development and Governance at Erasmus University Rotterdam is a 4-year flexible trajectory programme that fuses urban management with governance.

Art History and Theory
Studying the Art History and Theory programme at University of Canterbury helps you understand theories of art, material culture and aesthetics, and their relevance in Aotearoa New Zealand.

History of Art
The History of Art PhD programme from University of York welcomes students from all backgrounds, with a great range of intellectual interests.

Art and Creative Practices
The University of Brighton is a creative and intellectually vibrant focus for a PhD in Art and Creative Practices.

Visual Computing
Studying for a PhD in the area of Visual Computing at Cardiff University, will see you join the School as part of a successful team of researchers with a range of industrial partners and academic collaborators.

Musical Arts
The University of Canterbury's Doctor of Musical Arts course is aimed at those wishing to undertake advanced research in music composition or performance.