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The Contemporary Novel - Practice As Research
This is an innovative and exciting programme in which you focus on writing a full-length, literary novel of between 90,000 and 150,000 words.
English
Staff supervise research in most areas of English and associated studies, and have expertise in the following areas: theory, modernism and postmodernism, 18th and 19th-century studies, women's writing, literature and visual arts.
Computational Biology
Research in the School of Biosciences revolves around understanding systems and processes in the living cell. The Computational Biology programme at University of Kent has a strong molecular focus with leading-edge activities that are synergistic with one another and complementary to the teaching provision.
Hispanic Studies
A PhD in Hispanic Studies from University of Kent enables you to undertake a substantial piece of supervised research in the subject that makes an original contribution to knowledge and is worthy of publication.
Law
Our research students benefit immensely from a vibrant research community, a supportive environment and many opportunities to engage critically with academic research and contemporary issues. They are immersed in a research culture which situates legal studies in its historical, political, social and economic context.
Linguistics
A PhD in Linguistics from University of Kent enables you to undertake a substantial piece of supervised research in the subject that makes an original contribution to knowledge and is worthy of publication.
German and Comparative Literature
A PhD German and Comparative Literature programme from University of Kent enables you to undertake a substantial piece of supervised research that makes an original contribution to knowledge and is worthy of publication.
Comparative Politics
The School of Politics and International Relations has a long tradition of high-quality research among its staff and students. Comparative Politics programme from University of Kent attracts students from all over the world who conduct research at the forefront of our discipline.
Sport Exercise and Health Science
Through a combination of individually tutored modules and your own research, you develop your academic and professional knowledge and acquire a range of advanced research skills. The professional doctorate programme culminates with the submission of your doctoral thesis or portfolio on a topic that advances your area of professional knowledge or practice.
Applied Health Research
The Applied Health Research programme from University of Kent offers research supervision across a broad range of topics. We are especially interested in applications that include proposals that will contribute to knowledge and practice within the field of Applied Health Research.
Mental Health of People with Learning Disabilities
The Tizard Centre offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability, community care and autism, leading to higher degrees. The Centre has a strong track record of attracting research studentship funding.
Poetry - Text, Practice as Research
This Poetry - Text, Practice as Research programme from University of Kent enables promising poets to develop the potential of poetry as a tool of inquiry within the humanities.
Italian
Italy is a cornerstone of European culture and provides a controversial and stimulating area of study in the modern period. A PhD in Italian enables you to undertake a substantial piece of supervised research in the subject that makes an original contribution to knowledge and is worthy of publication.
Genetics
Research in the School of Biosciences revolves around understanding systems and processes in the living cell. Genetics at University of Kent has a strong molecular focus with leading-edge activities that are synergistic with one another and complementary to the teaching provision.
International Relations
Take on global challenges in the 21st century – interpret events, identify trends and make informed judgments about the future. Engage with world politics, global environmental change, terrorism, governance in cyberspace, and conflict resolution with insight and clarity.
Mechanical Engineering
The School of Engineering offers research-led degrees in a wide range of research disciplines in a highly stimulating academic environment.
Sociology
Research in Sociology at Kent covers a range of areas, including social and critical theory, social movements, globalisation and everyday life, cities and space, media and technology, class, ‘race’ and ethnicity, gender, work, visual sociology, the welfare state, risk and society, violence, NGOs and organisations, and social aspects of the body.
Pharmacy (Biochemistry and Cell Biology)
The research programme in Pharmacy (Biochemistry and Cell Biology) at the University of Kent gives you the integrated, broad-based research training needed to exploit current advances in pharmaceutical and biological sciences and pharmacy practice.
Film - Practice as Research
Film at Kent is known for its dynamic and inclusive research community. Whether you are interested in theories, histories or aesthetics of film and digital media, we have the academic expertise to support your research. This Film - Practice as Research programme is offered at the University of Kent.
Pharmacy (Health Services Research)
The research programme in Pharmacy (Health Services Research) at the University of Kent gives you the integrated, broad-based research training needed to exploit current advances in pharmaceutical and biological sciences and pharmacy practice.