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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.

Food Sciences
Our scientists in the School of Applied Sciences work in multidisciplinary teams to target major societal challenges in the areas of human health, well-being, performance and behaviour. WJoin the Food Sciences degree at London South Bank University.

Drama and Theatre Studies Practice-Based
Explore creative, practice-based research with the Drama and Theatre Studies Practice-Based programme from University of Birmingham. Supported by the academic experts, your project might include new performance techniques, examine a particular aspect of theatre practice or involve a specific community of participants

Mechanical and Systems Engineering
The Mechanical and Systems Engineering MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University allows you to deepen your theoretical understanding of your chosen topic but also improve your technical skills and analytical capabilities.

History
The History programme is offered at Bangor University. History with specialisations in: Medieval and Early Modern History of Britain and Europe (including Medieval Normandy, Medieval Law and administration, Women, gender, power and identity in the Middle Ages, Popular Religion and Popular Culture in late medieval and early modern Britain and Europe, William of Orange and the ‘Glorious Revolution’

Management, Finance, Service Sector
Management, Finance, Service Sector at Sheffield Hallam University is a period of intensive, supervised study where you will critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and make an original contribution to knowledge

Research and Development of piezoelectric actuators and motors for high accuracy motion generation (Mechanical Engineering)
The Research and Development of piezoelectric actuators and motors for high accuracy motion generation (Mechanical Engineering) doctoral candidate position is available in Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Mechanical Sciences at VILNIUS TECH.

Philosophy
Throughout The Philosophy PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll explore critical thinking through the assumptions of the age.

Social Sciences
Th PhD Social Sciences degree course delivered by Cardiff University is characterised by a strong focus on research training leading to theoretically-informed research that advances academic and policy debates.

Statistics
Our research programme in Statistics at Queen Mary University of London is at the interface between methodology and applications, because developing statistical methods which are of practical use is essential to influence the discipline of Statistics, as well as other scientific disciplines, policy makers and industry.

History
The History Department course from Lancaster University has a lively and cosmopolitan postgraduate research community and we aim to help you to become a first class researcher and scholar.

Global Business Administration in Data Science and AI
The Global Business Administration in Data Science and AI Doctorate at Rennes School of Business is a pioneering doctoral program designed for executives, managers, and professionals seeking to position themselves at the forefront of technological transformation.

Astronomy
The Astronomy Unit at Queen Mary University of London offers postgraduate research opportunities across a wide range of areas of Astronomy and Astrophysics, leading to the degrees of PhD and MPhil.

Hispanic Studies
The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in Hispanic, Catalan or Galician Studies. The Hispanic Studies programme is offered at Bangor University.

Film and Television
The Department of Film and Television offers supervisory expertise in a wide range of subject areas, including classical Hollywood cinema, British cinema, television drama, comedy, animation and documentary. University of Bristol offers the Film and Television programme.

African Studies
Join the African Studies programme at the University of Birmingham and develop your own independent research project on Africa or its diasporas.

Photonics and Optoelectronics
Join our vibrant community of Photonics and Optoelectronics programme from University of Southampton.

Food Business and Nutrition Science
This Food Business and Nutrition Science course from the University of West London will enable you to become an expert in your chosen area of food science.

Global Ethics
Conduct your own Global Ethics research with the support of experts from the Department of Philosophy from University of Birmingham. Explore key ethical issues that have a real-world impact on people's lives.