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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.

Doctor of Philosophy - Humanities
As a doctoral research candidate in Doctor of Philosophy - Humanities 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.

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.

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.

Cultural and Intellectual History
This Art, Cultural and Intellectual History 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.

English Language and Literature
The Ph.D. English Language and Literature programme for master's degree holders at the Department of English Language and Literature at Istanbul Aydin University, is designed to prepare students for independent work as scholars, critics of literature and as competent and objective academics in the advanced study of literatures in English.

PhD in Literary Translation Studies
Join New Zealand’s only specialist literary translation programme and research the theory and practice of PhD in Literary Translation Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.

Creative Writing
Throughout the Creative Writing course from University of East Anglia postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

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.

Impact
Work with partners – both globally and locally – from not-for-profits to NGOs, from governments to community organisations. Then capture your research in high-impact work you'll pilot during the Impact course from University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

Archaeology and Ancient History
Students of Archaeology and Ancient History programme of the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7 years part time.

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.

Doctor of Philosophy
Refine your own agenda and do what you find interesting every day. Develop mastery of research methods that are appropriate to your chosen field. Discover things that no-one else has ever discovered. We offer a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Sunderland.

Medieval Irish
The aim of this Medieval Irish programme from Maynooth University is to provide students with a professional training in advanced academic research in early Irish literature, language and history, to deepen their knowledge in specific areas of these, and to endow them with the research skills appropriate to work in this field.

German Studies
The discipline of German Studies programme Queen Mary University of London has a long tradition at Queen Mary, University of London. We cover linguistics, literature, thought and culture in all periods from the early modern era to the present day, and our expertise includes GDR & FRG studies as well as Austrian and Swiss literature and culture.

Doctor of Philosophy - Public Policy
As a research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Public Policy 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
The aim of this Classics programme from Maynooth University is to provide students with a professional training in academic research in Classics, and to develop their capacity to contribute to international scholarship in the discipline in an original and effective fashion.

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

History
Join our large and vibrant postgraduate research community of over 30 students. Our History research interests at University of Southampton range from the ancient world to contemporary global history across topics as diverse as the buildings of the Roman empire and peacefulness in twentieth-century China.

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.