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International Relations and European Studies
The International Relations and European Studies PhD programme from University of Nicosia aims at the creation and interpretation of knowledge which extends the forefront of the disciple of IR (in the wider reading of the discipline), through original research and critical thinking.

Physics and Astronomy
Join our rich and vibrant community of researchers in the Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Southampton. Together we’re understanding the physics behind the fabric of the Universe and how it affects the world we observe.

Education
The Education programme from Maynooth University is a research degree that supports students in engaging in research at the highest academic level.

Applied Development Economics
The Applied Development Economics programme from SOAS University of London will coordinate a programme of work in heterodox (feminist) economics or political economy.

Physics and Astronomy
You will be at the cutting-edge of physics research, working alongside world-leading experts in one of the largest Physics departments in the UK, within the Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Birmingham.

International Development
Pursue the International Development degree at the University of Birmingham, conduct impactful research, and develop skills under the guidance of academic supervisors within an active research environment focused on real-world impact.

Religion and Theology
The Department of Religion and Theology has a thriving and innovative research culture and includes leading researchers in the thought and practice of Buddhism, Christianity, East Asian Religions, Judaism, Islam, Philosophy of Religion, Theology and Ethics. University of Bristol offers the Religion and Theology programme.

Education (Part-time)
The Education (Part-time) programme at Liverpool John Moores University will enhance your understanding of education in the broadest sense, helping you to directly relate your learning to current practice.

Philosophy
The PhD Philosophy at Central European University (CEU) is a comprehensive training that combines analytical and historical approaches to philosophy.

Forensic Clinical Psychology
Join the first practitioner Doctorate in the UK to provide expertise in two different branches of applied psychology and embark on a transformative journey to eligibility to practise as a Forensic and Clinical psychologist. The Forensic Clinical Psychology programme is offered by University of Birmingham.

Architecture
This Architecture programme from Kaunas University of Technology is designed to prepare highly-qualified architectural researchers who can initiate and implement, design, interpret and develop research based on architectural practice, as well as generate systematic practical and theoretical knowledge for the development of new ideas.

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.

Midwifery
This Midwifery course from the University of West London allows you to delve deep into the theory and research of why we do the things we do as midwives.

Accounting and Finance
This Accounting and Finance PhD programme from Newcastle University will enable you to become an independent researcher, contributing to the advancement of academic scholarship in your chosen field.

Business Administration
The Business Administration program from the European University Cyprus (EUC) is designed for highly motivated students who wish to acquire advanced research and intellectual (analytical) skills in the area of business administration.

Religion, Culture and Public Life
Religion, Culture and Public Life at University of Nicosia offers interdisciplinary research and training on religious diversity, cultural pluralism, and the inclusion of religious and secular actors in public life.

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

Accounting and Finance
The Accounting and Finance programme from the University of Bristol encourages interdisciplinary research, drawing on a range of theories and methodologies. We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You will be joining a thriving PhD community.

Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy
Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy programme offered at Cardiff University is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences research programmes (MPhil, MD, PhD).

Phonetics and Phonology
This Phonetics and Phonology IPhD programme from Newcastle University is for students who wish to develop an advanced theoretical and experimental grounding in phonetics and phonology.