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Comparative Literature
Are you an ambitious researcher looking to combine comparative studies and critical theories? Conduct your own research exploring world cultures and literatures through an interdisciplinary, critical lens with the Comparative Literature and Critical Theories at the University of Birmingham.

Creative Writing
The Creative Writing course the University of West London gives you the opportunity to develop an original piece of writing (for example a novel, play, screenplay, radio drama) and an accompanying thesis, in which you connect this creative work to relevant theoretical, critical and historical thinking.

Linguistics and Language
The Linguistics and Language research portfolio at the University of Brighton is evolving rapidly with enthusiastic and dedicated supervision for PhD work in linguistics and related language studies across a number of specialisms.

History, Archaeology, Geography and Indigenous Studies
Undertake a PhD in History, Archaeology, Geography and Indigenous Studies at Flinders University. Gain expertise in a specialised area of history and archaeology.

Classics and Ancient History
University of Bristol's Classics and Ancient History programme has an international reputation for outstanding and innovative research.

Language and Communication
The PhD in Language and Communication delivered at Cardiff University invites candidates to undertake substantial, detailed and focused research. The PhD programme empowers candidates both to produce innovative research and to develop themselves as independent and intellectually creative scholars.

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.

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.

Philosophy (Distance Learning)
Within the Philosophy (Distance Learning) 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.

Philosophy, Politics and Ethics
The University of Brighton welcomes PhD research in Philosophy, Politics and Ethics through its specialist research Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics (CAPPE).

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.

Doctor of Philosophy
Undertake your Doctor of Philosophy degree from Victoria University at a world-leading research institute. Victoria University provides expert supervision in a wide range of disciplines.

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.

Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
The Late Antique, Medieval and Early Modern Studies at Central European University (CEU) is a research-oriented program that emphasizes interdisciplinary research, collaboration with international scholars, and working with original sources.

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

Philosophy
Philosophy at the University of Dundee offers both taught postgraduate courses and supervision for postgraduate degrees by research.

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.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language PhD programme from University of York emphasises state-of-the-art second and foreign language research, and is designed to enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research.

Speech and Language Sciences
Within this Speech and Language Sciences PhD programme from Newcastle University as a postgraduate researcher you will carry out a major research project working with supervisors who are experts in your field.

History
This History 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.