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Global Challenges
Addressing Global Challenges with locally owned solutions is a key priority for Brunel University of London.

Geography and Environmental Science
Academics in Geography and Environmental Science at the University of Dundee are aimed at those who aspire to the highest level of academic achievement, becoming recognised as a highly skilled expert in a specialised field.

Chemical Engineering
Take your place at one of the UK's largest Chemical Engineering departments with a tradition of experimental research. Join pioneering research teams as you build skills for a promising future career with the Chemical Engineering course at University of Birmingham.

Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution
The Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution programme at the University of Birmingham has been developed to provide a new route to the internationally-respected British PhD degree by incorporating subject knowledge, research training and the development of transferable skills.

English Literature
They offer supervision on a very wide range of research English Literature topics at the University of Reading, often working in co-operation with staff from other disciplines.

Sociology
The Sociology research delivered by Sheffield Hallam University is often applied, which prepares you to tackle issues of immediate relevance to statutory and voluntary agencies.

E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning (by thesis and coursework)
This E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning (by thesis and coursework) course from Lancaster University combines online learning and residential teaching.

Political Sciences
This Political Sciences programme from Kaunas University of Technology is a joint doctoral studies with Vytautas Magnus University, Klaipėda University, General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania.

Computer Science
This Computer Science course from Lancaster University welcomes applications from well-qualified and motivated students for PhD study

Geology and Earth Science
From investigating the causes and timing of Phanerozoic Great Oxidation Event, to understanding carbonate mineralogy for CO2 sequestration applications, the Geology and Earth Science staff and PhD students at the University of Brighton are at the leading edge of fundamental and applied earth science research.

Practice-Oriented Artificial Intelligence
Practice-Oriented Artificial Intelligence is about bridging the gap between complex problem domains such as those found in science and research, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms and techniques that could be used to solve problems in those domains. University of Bristol offers the Practice-Oriented Artificial Intelligence programme.

Advanced Quantitative Methods
The Advanced Quantitative Methods programme from University of Bristol is designed to foster research that pushes the boundaries of quantitative methodologies in the social sciences.

Geospatial Engineering
The Geospatial Engineering MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University aims to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. We attract high-quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards.

Mathematics
The Mathematics course from Lancaster University research expertise is in algebra, analysis, probability, statistical methodology, and medical and social statistics.

Creative Writing
The Creative Writing MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University offers you the opportunity to develop a substantial, original piece of creative work and a related academic thesis. Our supervision expertise, partnerships and passion for creative writing offers you an energetic, creative and well-resourced research culture to immerse yourself in.

Applied Educational Psychology
Successful completion of this full-time professional Applied Educational Psychology training programme doctorate from Newcastle University will enable you to become a registered educational psychologist in the UK.

Clinical Psychology
The Clinical Psychology programme from University College Cork is a full-time, three year postgraduate professional course in clinical psychology, designed to train psychologists to be eligible for appointment as Clinical Psychologists in the health services.

Supply Chain Management and Social Responsibility
The PhD in Supply Chain Management and Social Responsibility programme of Hanken School of Economics is leading to a PhD degree require four years of full-time study, of which approximately one year consists of course work. The thesis project constitutes the remaining part of the degree and is carried out under active supervision.

Mathematics
Our Mathematics research-active academics at Brunel University of London are involved in cutting-edge research covering a range of topics including applied analysis, computational mathematics, continuum mechanics and mathematical physics, financial mathematics, operational research and applied statistics.

Child and Educational Psychology
Launched in direct response to the increasing neurodevelopmental, learning, and psychological needs of young people, families, and communities across Ireland, Dublin City University’s pioneering Doctor of Child and Educational Psychology course equips ambitious psychology graduates to become qualified Educational Psychologists.