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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.

PhD in Religious Studies
Enhance your understanding of the diverse world of religious beliefs and practices and give your career a boost with a PhD in Religious Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.

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.

Classics
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Classics programme allows you to concentrate in one of three fields: History, Literature, or Philosophy.

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.

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.

Theology and Religious Studies
This Theology and Religious Studies degree from University of Gloucestershire offers a multitude of opportunities, depending on your discipline, interests, and experience.

Business
On the Business course at Kingston University you will develop advanced research skills and professional credibility. You'll work with leading academics, access excellent resources, and explore real-world business challenges in your chosen field.

English Literature
The English Literature course at Bangor University provides you with the opportunity to work over an extended period on a collection of short stories, a novel or a collection of poems under the individual supervision of a writer actively publishing in your field.

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.

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.

Theology and Religion
Immerse yourself in your own Theology and Religion research supported by experts from one of the largest and most diverse Theology departments in the UK. Join a vibrant research community interested in a range of religions and belief systems from across the world through the Theology and Religion programme from University of Birmingham.

Creative and Critical Writing (Welsh)
This Creative and Critical Writing (Welsh) course from Cardiff University offers students the opportunity to produce an original piece or collection of creative work as well as a thorough analysis of the work.

English Studies
This English Studies degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills.

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.

Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Receive intensive research training to prepare for doctoral study. The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) programme at Victoria University offers an alternative path to a PhD in a broad range of disciplines.

Creative Arts
The Doctor of Philosophy in Creative Arts at the University of Wollongong is an advanced postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides high achieving candidates with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their chosen field of research.

Women's Studies
The Women's Studies PhD programme from University of York provides an interdisciplinary environment for research and supervision in a wide range of Women's Studies issues to both full- and part-time students.
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.

Shakespeare Studies
With the a Shakespeare Studies programme from University of Birmingham you'll join a community of scholars in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon and access the most comprehensive Shakespeare studies collection in the UK.