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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.

Comparative Literature
Are you an ambitious researcher looking to combine comparative studies and critical theories? Conduct your own research exploring world cultures and literatures through an interdisciplinary, critical lens with the Comparative Literature and Critical Theories at the University of Birmingham.

Religions
As a Religions programme from SOAS University of London you will be welcomed by our research community of doctoral researchers from across the globe and play a vital role in developing our vibrant and intellectual culture.

English Literature
This English Literature PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to pursue an independent, cutting-edge research project that will make an original contribution to knowledge in your field.

Medical Ethics and Law
The Medical Ethics and Law course from Lancaster University provides research training in core concepts and theories in the moral and political philosophy of current issues in biomedicine and health.

History
The aims of the History programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University are to prepare students for obtaining their PhD degree through acquisition of latest research methodologies, participation in conferences and teaching expertise in higher education.

History
They offer a PhD programme in History at the University of Reading. Work alongside internationally recognised academics as you make a valuable contribution to our understanding of the past and the world.

History of Sciences and Scientific Education
Become familiar with the most important aspects of the evolution of the sciences, analyzing their development as part of humanity’s intellectual and social experience with the History of Sciences and Scientific Education doctorate degree taught at Universidade de Aveiro.

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.

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.

Conservation
Based in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion from Cardiff University, you join a vibrant academic and research community, proud of our reputation for training the next generation of researchers on this Conservation programme.

English Literature
On this English Literature programme at the University of Surrey you will perform innovative and world-leading research across literature, writing and linguistics.

History
History at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History.

Applied Linguistics
The Department at Queen Mary University of London is interested in receiving applications in a wide range of Applied Linguistics Areas (please note: currently we can offer limited supervision in TESOL or ELT topics).

Creative Arts and Media
The Creative Arts and Media from Sunway University provides students with an opportunity to carry out interdisciplinary research and contribute new understandings and insights to disciplines aligned with the School of Arts.

Language and Communication
The PhD in Language and Communication delivered at Cardiff University invites candidates to undertake substantial, detailed and focused research. The PhD programme empowers candidates both to produce innovative research and to develop themselves as independent and intellectually creative scholars.

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.

English Literature
Research your literary passions and become an expert in your chosen area of literature. At Birmingham, the research interests span medieval to modernism, digital cultures and the future of fiction. Learn more at the English Literature programme from University of Birmingham.

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

Philosophy
Pursue innovative research with experts working at the cutting-edge of their fields. Staff specialisms cover most traditional areas of Philosophy delivered by Cardiff University, including analytic, continental and empirical approaches and an exciting range of growing sub specialties.