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Law
University of East Anglia Law School is one of the top Law schools in the United Kingdom. We want your research to make a real difference.

Civil Engineering, Geodesy and Transport
With a strong focus on interdisciplinary research, doctoral candidates engage in innovative projects that contribute to scientific and technological advancement. The Civil Engineering, Geodesy and Transport degree is offered by Silesian University of Technology.

Creative Writing
Throughout the Creative Writing course from University of East Anglia postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Clinical Oral Microbiology
If you’re a dentist who has a special interest in clinical oral microbiology or want to become a clinical academic, this course is for you. The Professional Doctorate in Clinical Oral Microbiology from Queen Mary University of London provides you with an integrated three-year training programme, so you can gain high-level research expertise alongside your clinical training.

Doctorate of Engineering
The Doctorate of Engineering (DEng) is a programme of research at Leeds Beckett University based on the advanced study of engineering or applied sciences and professional practice in engineering.

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.

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.

German
The German programme from Maynooth University offers research opportunities relating to all German-speaking countries and, uniquely, relating to theoretical and applied linguistics as well as the theory and practice of Teaching German as a Foreign Language.

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

Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Istanbul Aydin University is a research intensive doctoral program designed to develop advanced scientific knowledge, technical innovation capacity, and original research competence in electrical and electronic systems.

Composites Manufacture
The Composites Manufacture programme from University of Bristol is a four-year postgraduate research programme, which integrates an industry-based research project with a taught programme in technical subjects related to composites materials, design, mechanics and manufacturing, as well as business skills and transferable skills training.

International and Security Studies
The aim of the International and Security Studies programme from Corvinus University of Budapest is to function as a hub and a productive workshop for critical strategic thinking for those committed to the multidisciplinary study of International Relations and to supply the academic sphere both domestically and regionally with new generations of doctoral graduates.

Social and Public Policy
The professional doctorate in Social and Public Policy, from 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. It offers the opportunity to examine contemporary leading theories and research evidence, and to apply these within the professional context.

Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing
The Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing course offered at Bangor University welcomes applications from well-qualified graduates who wish to engage in research for the degree of Practice-Led Research PhD/MPhil which combines a piece of creative practice such as media/performance work plus a dissertation/piece of critical work.

Medicine
This Medicine course from Lancaster University scheme provides opportunities for clinically qualified candidates to undertake a two year Doctoral level research project at Lancaster.

Economics
The Economics course at Eastern Mediterranean University aims to equip its graduates with the skills in economic theory, quantitative methods and policy analysis to be able to teach economics at an advanced level, and to conduct economic research and analyze economic problems and policies with a highest level of professionalism.

Chemical Engineering (Integrated)
Research activities within the Chemical Engineering (Integrated) degree programmes at Brunel University of London cover a wide range of multidisciplinary topics.

Environmental Sciences
Our Environmental Sciences programme delivered by Brunel University of London aims to increase understanding of the links between the environment and human and wildlife health. We also strive to improve human and ecosystem health through applied research that improves the quality of our natural environments; providing cleaner water, air and safer and healthier foods and medicines.

Communication Science
The main goal of the Communication Science programme offered at Corvinus University of Budapest is to prepare students for individual research on both theoretical and applied aspects of communication, understood in a broad sense.

The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme
The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme in Technical Sciences offered by The Graduate School of the University of Vaasa are multidisciplinary, covering every part of technology development from new technical innovations and solutions to product development and it includes e.g. studies in sustainable development.