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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.
Accounting
The Kent Business School Accounting and Finance Department has a strong international reputation for its research on public sector accounting, critical accounting and accounting history. Learn more about it with the Accounting programme from 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.
Physics
Gain advanced training under the supervision of leading experts and participate in innovative research in physics and astrophysics with this Physics programme at the University of Kent.
Sport and Exercise Science and Sports Therapy
Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Sciences at Kent provides an excellent environment in which to conduct postgraduate research. The breadth of staff research interests enables us to provide research degree supervision in a range of areas in the sport and exercise sciences and in sports therapy.
Social Psychology
Study Social Psychology at postgraduate level at the University of Kent and you become part of a diverse, dynamic and supportive community in which to research and learn. Some of the areas that Social Psychology research at Kent covers are prejudice and discrimination, justice and morality, leadership and power, conspiracies and social movement and culture and social interaction.
Microbiology
Research in the School of Biosciences revolves around understanding systems and processes in the living cell. Microbiology 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.
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
We are interested in hearing from students with research proposals covering all aspects of medieval and early modern history, life and culture.
Cultural and Global Criminology
The Cultural and Global Criminology PhD is an internationally focused, dynamic postgraduate research programme.
Drama by Practice as Research
At Kent we have always been at the forefront of promoting and developing practice-based research. In addition to all the benefits of being a PhD student, you will have access to our excellent facilities and be supported by a technical team with extensive professional experience.
American Studies
Members of the American Studies programme from University of Kent provide supervision in many aspects of American Studies. Supervision is team-based and reflects the active research interests of the Centre.
Digital Arts
The School conducts high-quality significant national and international research and offers excellent opportunities for graduate studies, successfully combining modern engineering and technology with the exciting field of digital media.
Higher Education
Research on Higher Education at University of Kent focuses on higher education practices and policy, particularly as they relate to innovation, enhancement, accessibility and excellence in teaching, learning, assessment and students’ experiences.
Comparative Literature
The Comparative Literature programme at University of Kent offers an excellent environment for the postgraduate study of literature beyond national and linguistic borders.
Migration Studies
We offer high-quality supervision across a wide range of social and public policy areas seeking to research and examine causes and effects of globally mobility.
Pharmacy
The research programme in Pharmacy 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.
Conservation Sciences
Collaborate with world-leading conservation scientists and gain the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed for a successful career in conservation.
Postcolonial Studies
Staff supervise research in: African Literature in English and in translation, Caribbean literature, African-American and Native American literatures, Australian literature, New Zealand and South Pacific literature since 1800, Indian and South-East Asian literature in English and in translation, middle-eastern literature and Mediterranean literature, postcolonial women writers.