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Humanities and Communication
The doctoral programme in Humanities and Communication from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) trains students to research the social change phenomena that can be found in social practice and ideology.

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
The Linguistics research at the University of Surrey reflects the evolving nature of the discipline, encompassing a critical understanding of technology-enabled language mediation as well as quality, ethical and social dimensions of a fast-evolving language services industry.

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.

Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry is offered at Australian Catholic University (ACU). To complete the Doctor of Ministry, a student must complete 240 credit points.

Linguistics and Communication
Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field with this Linguistics and Communication programme from University of Birmingham.

Philosophy (Distance Learning)
Within the Philosophy (Distance Learning) PhD programme from University of York students follow an approved programme of research supervised by a member of academic staff and informed by a Thesis Advisory Panel.

History
On the History programme from Sheffield Hallam University explore your chosen topic of research during a period of intensive, supervised study and make an original contribution to historical knowledge.

Theology and Religious Studies
The Theology and Religious Studies course at the University of Chester is an exciting opportunity to pursue research rooted in an area of your profession or organisation.

Creative Writing
PhD study in the area of Creative Writing is offered by the School of English at the University of Leicester and this means becoming part of an exciting and dynamic research and creative environment.

PhD in Latin
Enhance your command of PhD in Latin and your understanding of the literature and legacy of Rome with advanced study in classics at Victoria University of Wellington.

Media, Culture and Creative Arts
Your Media, Culture and Creative Arts research at Curtin University will use an in-depth understanding of theories and concepts to develop practical solutions for real-world problems.

Linguistics (by thesis and coursework)
This Linguistics (by thesis and coursework) course from Lancaster University is designed to broaden your knowledge of relevant research and research methodologies.

Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
The Philosophy in Clinical Psychology programme from Griffith University integrates the traditional Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) training in research through the preparation of a thesis, with coursework and internship training in theory and techniques in clinical psychology.

Literary and Cultural Studies
Here at the University of Surrey while studying the Literary and Cultural Studies, you’ll join a cosmopolitan, multilingual and multicultural community of students and scholars.

English
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in English programme explores an area of academic research and literary, social, and cultural history. Many graduates hold tenured or tenure-stream university appointments, others have found successful careers in publishing, college teaching, immigration education, digital humanities, information technology, and academic administration.

History
The Department of History delivers expert postgraduate supervision by internationally recognised scholars in a wide range of subject areas. University of Bristol offers the History programme.

Social Sciences and Humanities
The Social Sciences and Humanities programme at Aston University welcomes applications for the doctoral programme in any of the research areas covered by the School.

English Literature
This English Literature MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University enables you to study one of our specialist areas of literature which ranges in period from the medieval to the contemporary. You will benefit from expert supervision and join our thriving School with an energetic, creative and well-resourced research culture.

PhD in Chinese
Enrich your understanding of China’s ancient culture, literature and society, and enhance your command of the PhD in Chinese language at Victoria University of Wellington.