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Doctorate in International Relations
Why a Doctorate in International Relations from the School for International Training? Citizens around the world are witnessing major shifts in world order as new centers of power arise, populist movements grow, and political instability and conflict drive people across national borders.

Communication and Media
The Communication and Media programme offered at Loughborough University will give you the opportunity to develop new and highly sought-after skills which can set you up for a range of careers.

Politics
Throughout this Politics PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll benefit from a supportive, stimulating and challenging research environment.

Society, Technology and Culture
The Society, Technology and Culture doctoral programme from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) provides tools for analysing the complex relationships between technology and society, understanding and contributing to improving the key challenges that define contemporary societies.

International Development (Integrated Study)
At the International Development (Integrated Study) degree at University of Birmingham pursue your PhD, conduct impactful research, and develop skills under the guidance of academic supervisors within an active research environment focused on real-world impact.

European Politics and Area Studies
European Politics and Area Studies from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Politics and International Relations research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

Regional Economic and Social Research
You will be part of the University's community of researchers, with the opportunity to attend and/or contribute to a range of discipline, college and University-wide presentations, training and conferences. We offer a Regional Economic and Social Research programme delivered by Sheffield Hallam University.

Human Sciences
A member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. Join the Human Sciences programme at London South Bank University.

Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Clinical Practice
The Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Clinical Practice DPPClinPrac programme from The University of Exeter provides clinical training as either a Psychodynamic or a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist.

Sociology and Social Policy and Social Work
The Sociology and Social Policy and Social Work PhD from University of Brighton brings you to an established research environment rich in achievement and ambition with impactful social change at the heart of the knowledge exchange agenda.

American Studies
The Centre for American Studies at University of Leicester was established in 1997 and since then has cemented its place as one of the UK's leading providers of American Studies degrees.

Politics and International Relations
Politics and Politics and International Relations academics at the University of Dundee have particular strength in international politics and are part of the wider School of Social Sciences.

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.

Sociology
A PhD is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Sociology programme at 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.

International Relations
Through the International Relations programmes from University of Gloucestershire you'll join a tight-knit community of International Relations researchers as a student

Welsh
The Welsh Programme offered at Cardiff University, aims to offer knowledge and expertise for a career in language planning, media, government, teaching, management and research.

Archaeology
At University of Hull, you Archaeology research under the supervision and guidance of leading experts who are active historians working on everything from ancient Rome to modern Britain.

Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies
The DProf in Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies at the University of Chester recognises the achievements of practitioners in the disciplines of counselling and psychotherapy.

Economics
Join our community of scholars investigating economic behaviour and societal problems. Become part of a centre of excellence that is influencing policy and using interdisciplinary approaches to tackle some of the world's most pressing economic concerns. We offer a phd degree in Economics at the University of Southampton.

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.