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English Literature
The PhD programme in English Literature degree delivered at Cardiff University offers the opportunity for postgraduate students to make an original contribution to knowledge in their chosen field of study and to become part of a thriving, internationally-renowned research community.

Classics and Ancient History
This Classics and Ancient History MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University covers a range of classical subjects.We have strong links with related disciplines such as history, archaeology, and modern languages.

English
The English programme offered by Bangor University is awarded for a dissertation of not more than 60,000 words and the PhD for a dissertation normally of not more than 100,000 words.

English
Join a research community with a strong commitment to good supervision and diversity of thought. In the English phd programme from University of Southampton, we have expertise in all literary periods from the medieval to the present day, as well as creative writing.

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.

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.

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

Education
The Doctor of Philosophy in Education 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.

Language and Communication
The PhD in Language and Communication PhD course from University of York is an interdisciplinary programme involving Education, Language and Linguistic Science, Psychology and Sociology.

Applied Linguistics
The Applied Linguistics PhD programme from University of York is designed to enhance specialised linguistic knowledge through academic study and research.

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 and Critical Writing
The PhD Programme in Creative and Critical Writing degree offered by Cardiff University is for students and writers wishing to complete a substantial creative work of marketable quality. Our own MA in Creative Writing provides an ideal basis for students wishing to undertake a PhD.

English Literature
They offer supervision on a very wide range of research English Literature topics at the University of Reading, often working in co-operation with staff from other disciplines.

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.

Digital Humanities
This Digital Humanities degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London demonstrates the value of digital research to the wider humanities community and fulfils the School’s remit to promote and facilitate digitally enabled research across the disciplines.

Chinese Studies
The Chinese Studies programme at the Maynooth University offers research degree opportunities for students with specific interest in the fields of Chinese language, literature and culture.

British, Irish, and American Literatures in English PhD
The PhD program in British, Irish, and American Literatures at the University of Pécs provides advanced training in literary history, theory, and cultural studies. Completed over four years (eight semesters), it combines coursework, individual research, and academic activities. Students must pass a comprehensive exam and complete and publicly defend a doctoral dissertation.

Linguistics
The Linguistics programme from Bangor University has been taught since the 1960s, making this department one of the first linguistics departments in the UK. They are a vibrant, accessible, friendly department with staff committed to providing an excellent doctoral student experience and strong academic support for the duration of your studies.

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.

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.