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Doctorate in International Relations
This fully accredited part-time Doctorate in International Relations at School for International Training is designed for working professionals in international affairs with an interest in peacebuilding, conflict and refugee response, and humanitarian affairs.

Social Sciences
This Social Sciences course from the Royal Roads University hybrid doctoral programme combines the rigour of research in a traditional PhD with applied, professional relevancy.

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.

Law, Politics and Economics
This Law, Politics and Economics doctoral programme from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) aims to train professionals and researchers with a global, interdisciplinary and critical perspective to address and work on problems arising in the fields of law, criminology, economics and political science.

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.

Health and Psychology
There is an obvious need for research training in the health and psychology field from a multidisciplinary perspective; with the Health and Psychology doctoral programme, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) aim to answer this need.

Near and Middle Eastern Studies
The Near and Middle Eastern Studies programme from SOAS University of London provides training in research methods and the study of the Near and Middle East, an interdisciplinary subject area, with research undertaken in the School of Languages, Cultures and linguistics at SOAS.

PhD in Forensic Psychology
Expand on your degree and take your skills and knowledge to the next level with advanced study in PhD in Forensic Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Humanities and Social Science
The PhD in Humanities and Social Science program from Victoria University of Wellington involves original and sustained research, mentored by an academic supervisor. It’s an opportunity to make new discoveries, address some of the big issues of our time, challenge yourself, and develop a mix of transferable and specialised skills.

Anthropology
Find out about our research in Anthropology at the Brunel University of London. PhD students come to Brunel from diverse cultural backgrounds and belong to a genuinely international anthropology department.

Human Geography and Environment
This Human Geography and Environment PhD programme is offered by University of York is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding.

Politics and International Studies
This Politics and International Studies PhD programme from 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.

PhD in Public Policy
Expand your expertise in Public Policy and enhance your ability to analyse and influence how effective policy decisions are made with a PhD at Victoria University of Wellington.

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.

Global Ethics
Conduct your own Global Ethics research with the support of experts from the Department of Philosophy from University of Birmingham. Explore key ethical issues that have a real-world impact on people's lives.

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

Psychology
A PhD degree in Psychology at the Lancaster University - Management School consists of an extensive and coherent research programme, typically involving three to four years of full-time study.

The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme
The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme from the The Graduate School of the University of Vaasa is interdisciplinary and its aim is to train high-level experts and independent researchers to positions, especially in the public sector, but also in the private sector and for other actors in society.

Sociology
Boasting an international reputation and a thriving academic environment, the Sociology programme of the University of Surrey supervises PhDs in a wide range of subjects across sociology, criminology, digital media and communications and related areas.

Ageing and Dementia Studies
The PhD Ageing and Dementia Studies programme at Bangor University is embedded in the ‘Ageing & Dementia@Bangor’/DSDC which has a particular focus on resilience and the importance of evaluating and developing health and social care in ageing as well as dementia.