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Languages, Cultures and Societies
This Languages, Cultures and Societies degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London can be completed part-time in up to six years, there's no need to put your life on hold.

History and Archaeology
The Department of History and Archaeology at the University of Chester is committed to high-quality research in the fields of history, archaeology and heritage.

Doctor of Philosophy - Social Sciences
As a research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Social Sciences candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Classics and Ancient History
University of Bristol's Classics and Ancient History programme has an international reputation for outstanding and innovative research.

Linguistics and English Language, Integrated PhD
This Linguistics and English Language, Integrated PhD programme from Newcastle University combines taught modules with original research. You will develop knowledge and expertise in linguistics and English language. You will also gain detailed knowledge and experience of research methods and research management.

Chinese Studies
The Chinese Studies programme at the Maynooth University offers research degree opportunities for students with specific interest in the fields of Chinese language, literature and culture.

Psycholinguistics
We can supervise a wide range of Psycholinguistics research topics at the University of Reading. Find a PhD opportunity that aligns with your interests and career ambitions.

History
The School of History at Queen Mary University of London is a vibrant, welcoming and stimulating environment in which to carry out your historical research at doctoral level.

Linguistics
Our PhD programme in Linguistics at Queen Mary University of London attracts outstanding scholars, and competition for places and for funding is at the highest level.

History
The University of Dundee offers a range of taught and research-based postgraduate History degrees in British, European and American history from the early modern period to the present which attract full-time and part-time postgraduate students from the UK and overseas.

The representation of love and relationships in contemporary zine culture
The primary objective of The representation of love and relationships in contemporary zine culture project at University of Dundee is to research the representation of love and relationships in contemporary zine culture.

English Literature
The University of Brighton offers an active, supportive and stimulating environment for English Literature PhD study in a range of literary fields.

Russian Studies
Research and teaching in the Russian Studies programme from Queen Mary University of London covers a wide range of areas, both conceptually and geographically, around language, literature, theory, history and culture from Russia and the former Soviet world.

English
English at the University of Leicester offers supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English. There is also an Applied Linguistics and TESOL option.

Theatre Studies
This Theatre Studies course from Lancaster University could focus on one of a wide range of topics within Theatre Studies or on a subject that crosses different disciplines.

English
A period of intensive, supervised study where you critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and demonstrate an understanding of suitable research methods. We offer a English degree at the Sheffield Hallam University.

Theology and Religious Studies
The Theology and Religious Studies course at the University of Chester is a lively and exciting place to pursue your research. They are known for the excellence of the research.

Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan and Latin American Studies
At the Queen Mary University of London, we offer a phd degree in Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan and Latin American Studies. We welcome applications from home and overseas students.

English Literature and Creative Writing
This English Literature and Creative Writing course from Lancaster University was developed to meet the needs of students exploring the interface between critical and creative modes of research and writing.

Digital Humanities
This Digital Humanities degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London demonstrates the value of digital research to the wider humanities community and fulfils the School’s remit to promote and facilitate digitally enabled research across the disciplines.