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

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.

History
The Department of History delivers expert postgraduate supervision by internationally recognised scholars in a wide range of subject areas. University of Bristol offers the History programme.

Philosophy
Within this Philosophy PhD programme from University of York students follow an approved programme of research supervised by a member of academic staff and informed by a Thesis Advisory Panel.

Modern Languages and Linguistics
Our Modern Languages and Linguistics PhD and integrated PhD programmes at University of Southampton give you the skills for a range of successful professions such as teacher, researcher or lecturer.

Linguistics
Our PhD programme in Linguistics at Queen Mary University of London attracts outstanding scholars, and competition for places and for funding is at the highest level.

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.

Philosophy and Ethics
The Philosophy and Ethics degree from University of Gloucestershire offers a multitude of opportunities, depending on your discipline, interests, and experience.

PhD in Creative Writing
A PhD in Creative Writing degree is the highest academic qualification offered by the Victoria University of Wellington.

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.

Applied Linguistics
The PhD in Applied Linguistics programme at the University of Reading is most suitable for applicants who have some experience of conducting research.

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.

English Literature
Our English Literature research degree (MPhil/ PhD) allows you to undertake the rigorous and critical exploration of literatures in English, including publication processes and histories. The English Literature programme is offered at University of Greenwich.

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.

Bilingualism
The Bilingualism programme at Bangor University provides the opportunity, support and skills development for students to undertake doctoral level independent research into issues and aspects relating to language, education, and cognition in the fields of bilingualism and multilingualism.

Linguistics
Through the Linguistics course from Lancaster University you will work independently under the guidance of one or more supervisors or as part of a team.

History
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This History programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

African Languages and Cultures
On the African Languages and Cultures programme offered at SOAS University of London supervision is provided for research leading to MPhil and PhD degrees within the broad general area of African studies.

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.

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.