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Education
The Education Doctorate programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) blends interactive in-person teaching and original research, giving you the skills to lead enquiry in your professional context and contribute change to educational practice.

Comparative and Intercultural Studies
This PhD Comparative and Intercultural Studies programme at University of Reading accommodates researchers with a background in literary studies, cultural studies, history, or linguistics, with knowledge of cultures and languages in addition to English, and with an interest in comparative and intercultural studies.

Sociology
The Sociology programme from Kaunas University of Technology is a joint doctoral studies with Kaunas University of Technology, Vytautas Magnus University and Lithuanian Social Research Centre

Sport
The Doctor of Sport programme at Northumbria University is designed to train skilled researcher-practitioners who bridge the gap between academia and the complex realities of sports and exercise professions.

Sociology
Through Sociology programme from University of Gloucestershire joi the supportive and expert community of researchers as a student

Real Estate and Planning
Join a PhD Real Estate and Planning programme at University of Reading in the area of real estate or planning, conducive to the production of leading research.

Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering
The Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering programme delivered by Universidade de Aveiro.

English Literature
This English Literature course from the University of West London offers a PhD by individual research within the areas of expertise of the School’s teaching staff.

Linguistics
Linguistics is the study of human language, how it functions in the brain and how it is used in society. University of Bristol offers the Linguistics programme.

Arts and Creative Industries
The School of Arts and Creative industries is an ideal place to undertake PhD research. You will join a small, vibrant and diverse group of PhD students and will be supervised by academics of international standing. Join the Arts and Creative Industries degree at London South Bank University.

Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology
Join the Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology degree at the University of Birmingham and have access to a wide range of specialists in a vibrant and engaged research community.

Materials and Fluid Flow Modelling
Undertake doctoral studies in the highly-regarded Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI), joining a thriving academic community in the Materials and Fluid Flow Modelling at Sheffield Hallam University.

Creative Writing
Embark on this creative practice-based Creative Writing programme at University of Birmingham and craft your literary masterpiece.

Biorefineries
The PhD from Universidade de Aveiro aims at training specialized top-level professionals in the design, research and development in the field of Biorefineries in order to demonstrate their skills in integrated valorization of biomass from agro-forestry sources for the production of new chemical products, fuels and energy.

Engineering
Enjoy world-class specialist laboratories and a diverse community when you study a research degree in Engineering (MPhil/PhD) at the University of Greenwich.

Chemistry
Our Chemistry PhD programme at Queen Mary University of London offers students the opportunity to conduct research within a range of areas.

Aggression on social media (Communication and Information)
Open application for a doctoral candidate in Communication and Information. The doctoral candidate position is available in Faculty of Creative Industries, Department of Creative Communication. Applicants interested in other research topics related to communication, discourse studies and linguistics are welcome to apply.

Accounting
The Accounting programme of Hanken School of Economics prepares you both for an academic career and analytical or managing positions on the international job market.

Sociology and Social Policy and Social Work
The Sociology and Social Policy and Social Work PhD from University of Brighton brings you to an established research environment rich in achievement and ambition with impactful social change at the heart of the knowledge exchange agenda.

Ancient History
Supervised by experts, Ancient History postgraduates from Cardiff University encounter exciting opportunities to debate and exchange ideas, whether through our internationally-connected Research Centres or numerous seminar series.