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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.

Economics
The Economics course at Eastern Mediterranean University aims to equip its graduates with the skills in economic theory, quantitative methods and policy analysis to be able to teach economics at an advanced level, and to conduct economic research and analyze economic problems and policies with a highest level of professionalism.

Public Administration and Policy
The Public Administration and Policy programme from University of Birmingham offers you the chance to conduct pioneering research, develop essential skills, and thrive in a supportive academic community.

Investment modelling for green transition and financial value creation at the national level (Economics)
The Investment modelling for green transition and financial value creation at the national level (Economics) doctoral candidate position is available in Business management faculty, Financial engineering department at VILNIUS TECH. Applicants interested in other research topics related to Sustainability, are also welcome to apply.

Te Ao Māori
The values of Aotahi have been modelled on the traditions of Māui-Tikitiki-a-Taranga – the Māori demigod famous for obtaining the knowledge of fire and snaring the sun. The Te Ao Māori programme is offered at University of Canterbury.

Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
This Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society PhD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai has an inherently strong research culture with research students making a highly valued contribution to School’s overall research profile.

Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology
As a research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

PhD in Cultural Anthropology
Take your skills and knowledge in PhD in Cultural Anthropology at Victoria University of Wellington to the next step with postgraduate study.

Communication Science
The main goal of the Communication Science programme offered at Corvinus University of Budapest is to prepare students for individual research on both theoretical and applied aspects of communication, understood in a broad sense.

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

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.

Archaeology
The PhD/MPhil Archaeology programme is being offered by the Bangor University and is a research programme

World Economics
The World Economics programme from Corvinus University of Budapest is an academic workshop with a history spanning more than a quarter of a century, founded by internationally renowned professors of international economics and development studies.

East Asian Studies
The East Asian Studies degree from the University of Bristol will conduct advanced research on East Asia in an innovative interdisciplinary school. Study with internationally renowned sociology, politics and international relations scholars in a dynamic and supportive research environment.

Economics
This Economics PhD programme from Newcastle University aims to develop rigorous scholars who can advance both academic knowledge and practice in the area of economics.

PhD in Economics
Develop advanced theoretical knowledge and technical ability in PhD in Economics and gain the skills you need for independent research at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Italian
Develop an advanced command of the Italian language and take an in-depth look at PhD in Italian society, literature and culture at Victoria University of Wellington.

Psychology
This Doctor of Philosophy programme in Psychology at the Federation University Australia sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School.

Economics
The Economics programme from Maynooth University is built on the foundation developed in the MSc programme. While this programme provides the basic skills and technical knowledge base via taught courses and a directed thesis, the PhD programme builds on this to further students’ skills and knowledge to enable them to do world class research.