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Politics
The University of Brighton welcomes applicants for a PhD in Politics, one of its major academic strengths. You will work within a thriving and supportive academic environment, with membership of one or more of our specialist centres.

Geography and Planning
The School of Geography and Planning is a leading international centre of excellence in teaching and research in spatial planning, human geography and urban design from Cardiff University, where you can study the Geography and Planning programme.

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.

Regulation of Brain Fluid Homeostasis by Dynamic Aquaporin-4 Subcellular Relocalisation
The Regulation of Brain Fluid Homeostasis by Dynamic Aquaporin-4 Subcellular Relocalisation course at Aston University aims to understand how aquaporin-4 localisation is regulated in health and disease using in vitro and/or in vivo methods. They will use a suite of cutting-edge biochemical and biophysical approaches to characterise this regulation.

Chemistry
Our Chemistry PhD programme at Queen Mary University of London offers students the opportunity to conduct research within a range of areas.

History of Art
The History of Art PhD programme from University of York welcomes students from all backgrounds, with a great range of intellectual interests.

Biomedicine
Throughout the Biomedicine MPhil, PhD, MD programme from Newcastle University we aim to understand the ways disease impacts patients’ lives. We do this by using new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.

Medicine
Research in the Medicine from the University of Chester is led by a dedicated large group of experienced biomedical and clinical researchers, providing exciting opportunities for study - ranging from basic cellular/molecular science to clinical translational and clinical studies.

Religions
As a Religions programme from SOAS University of London you will be welcomed by our research community of doctoral researchers from across the globe and play a vital role in developing our vibrant and intellectual culture.

Education
We are at the forefront of educational research in the UK with a collective expertise across all sectors of education. The Education programme is offered at University of Glasgow.

Oral Surgery
If you’re a qualified dentist who wishes to pursue a career in Oral Surgery, this Oral Surgery programme from Queen Mary University of London is for you. The Professional Doctorate (DClinDent) in Oral Surgery provides you with an integrated three-year training programme, so you can gain high-level research expertise alongside your clinical training.-

Politics
Throughout this Politics PhD course from University of East Anglia you'll have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Law
Find a Law PhD programme at University of Reading that aligns with your interests and career options.

English Literature
This English Literature PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to pursue an independent, cutting-edge research project that will make an original contribution to knowledge in your field.

Welfare, Health and Wellbeing
Researchers in the Welfare, Health and Wellbeing degree delivered by Brunel University of London are work in the UK and internationally to improve knowledge of the social processes that contribute to people’s welfare, health and wellbeing.

Education
The School of Education at the University of Chester has a vibrant research culture with staff and doctoral students engaged in forms of social and educational enquiry that is of international standing.

Drama, Dance and Performance
This Drama, Dance and Performance PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield incorporates historical research, theoretical inquiry, and emerging forms of practice research. Many of our students develop innovative approaches to performer training, teaching, and devising as part of their practice research.

Forensic Clinical Psychology
Join the first practitioner Doctorate in the UK to provide expertise in two different branches of applied psychology and embark on a transformative journey to eligibility to practise as a Forensic and Clinical psychologist. The Forensic Clinical Psychology programme is offered by University of Birmingham.

Nursing and Midwifery
This Nursing and Midwifery 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.

Palliative Care
This Palliative Care course from Lancaster University is ideal for people in or looking to enter clinical work, education, research, management, policy and advocacy. Clinical experience is not a requirement for this PhD.