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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.

Classics
Knowledge of Latin and Greek as well as of the complex natures of Greek and Roman cultures also develops skills in intellectual rigour, critical analysis, and self-expression – all highly prized qualities in the job market today. The Classics course is offered at the University of Canterbury.

Classics and Ancient History
The Classics and Ancient History course at the University of Birmingham covers a huge range of areas, with a focus on Egyptian, Roman and Greek societies across all the periods of classical antiquity.

Translation Studies By Practice
The School of Modern Languages By Practice offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil by Practice in Translation Studies. The Translation Studies By Practice programme is offered at Bangor University.

TESOL
At the TESOL PhD programme from University of Nicosia the general objectives are to provide students with a rigorous and intellectually challenging degree that prepares them to become autonomous researchers among the many aspects of TESOL, varying with individual interests and areas of specialization.

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

Design and Creative Arts
Studying the Design and Creative Arts programme offered at Loughborough University offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth. As a doctoral researcher, you will be responsible for managing your own schedule and developing your own ideas and approach, while being supported every step of the way.

History
Delve into British, European and world history from c.500 to the present day. Shape the future of historical research when you join the Department of History. Learn more at the History programme from University of Birmingham.

Philosophy
The Philosophy programme at Maynooth University will provide the students with a professional training in academic research in Philosophy, and thus enables them to contribute to national and international scholarship and to interdisciplinary co-operation.

Traditional
The Traditional course from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) will induct you into the academic life, and help you become an expert in an area you are passionate about.

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

History
The History PhD programme from University of York is aimed at students who have already completed a Masters degree in History or a related field.

Welsh History
Practice your research skills surrounded by peers and professors who share your passion. Join the Welsh History programme offered at Bangor University.

PhD in Classical Studies
Build on your undergraduate degree, enhance your CV and expand your mind—explore modern viewpoints on the ancient world with postgraduate PhD in Classical Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in English
Experience the intellectual satisfaction of specialised study as a postgraduate student of PhD in English literature at Victoria University of Wellington.

French
Under this French programme from Maynooth University, students are supported in the development of their research by undertaking professional and specialist modules over the course of their research degree.

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

Contemporary Writing
From modernist and post-war women's writing to Caribbean and migrant fiction, our research interests span a wide range of areas aimed at understanding how literature affects wider society. We offer a Contemporary Writing degree course from Brunel University of London.

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.

History
The award of the History programme from Maynooth University is based entirely on a major research thesis. However, to ensure that graduates obtain as thorough preparation as possible for their future careers, the university has put in place a structured PhD programme.