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Brain Sciences - Computation and Information Processing
Over the course of your Brain Sciences - Computation and Information Processing at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem studies, you’ll learn computational neuroscience and its application in understanding how the nervous system orchestrates disparate functions including perception and action, learning and memory, thought and creativity.

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.

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.

International and Rural Development
At the University of Reading, we offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, including this PhD in International and Rural Development.

Global Challenges
Addressing Global Challenges with locally owned solutions is a key priority for Brunel University of London.

Crime, Policy and Security
This Crime, Policy and Security phd course at London Metropolitan University make a difference to the criminal justice, national and international security sectors, while having the opportunity to enhance your career.

PhD in Psychology
Build on the knowledge and skills you gained in your Bachelor's degree and improve your career prospects with advanced study in the PhD in Psychology from Victoria University of Wellington.

Psychology
This Psychology research programme at the University of Brighton is at the forefront of developments in applied, critical, community, social and health psychology and emerging fields such as cyberpsychology and ecopsychology.

Diplomacy and International Governance
Research is at the heart of the Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance. If you are interested in addressing complex, international issues and developing your professional research skills, then the Diplomacy and International Governance programme offered at Loughborough University could be for you.

Political Science and International Relations (Combined PhD)
Political Science and International Relations (Combined PhD) at Istanbul Aydin University is an integrated doctoral program designed for academically strong students who wish to pursue direct doctoral level education following their bachelor’s degree.

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.

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.

Linguistics and Communication
Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field with this Linguistics and Communication programme from University of Birmingham.

Geography (Urban and Regional Studies)
This Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) programme from University of Birmingham is offered by the Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Based in a city with a rich industrial heritage and rapid urban transformation - your future as a thought leader in planning and development starts here.

PhD in Sociology
Enhance your Bachelor's degree and gain advanced knowledge and skills in Sociology with a postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington.

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

Doctor of Philosophy - Aboriginal Studies
Undertake meaningful research in the Doctor of Philosophy - Aboriginal Studies from Curtin University grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing.

Psychology
The goal of the structured Psychology programme from Maynooth University is to provide a high quality research experience with integrated taught support.

Regional Economic and Social Research (Part-time)
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 at the Regional Economic and Social Research (Part-time) degree at the Sheffield Hallam University.

Health Economics and Policy
The Health Economics and Policy course from Lancaster University meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deep and critical insight into health economics theory, research and practice and to develop or enhance research skills whilst fulfilling their existing responsibilities.