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French and Comparative Literature
A French 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.
Cell Biology
Research in the School of Biosciences revolves around understanding systems and processes in the living cell. The Cell 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.
Criminology
The Criminology degree delivered by the University of Kent is a dynamic and interdisciplinary subject with political and legal influences.
Social Policy
We offer research supervision across a broad range of social policy topics and themes. The study of welfare arrangements is a fundamental part of what we do.
Environmental Social Science
The Environmental Social Science programme from University of Kent is a vibrant and multi-disciplinary programme which seeks to understand and seek solutions to the environmental issues facing our global society.
International Conflict Analysis
Understand the nature and significance of conflict as a human condition. Develop the skills to prevent violent conflict, mitigate its catastrophic effects, and reconstruct societies in its aftermath. Embedded in our world re
Computer Science
The School of Computing from University of Kent welcomes applications for the Computer Science research programmes.
Biomedical Engineering
The School of Engineering offers research-led degrees in a wide range of research disciplines related to Medical Engineering, Bioengineering, Digital-Health and Medical Electronics.
Text, Practice and Research
This programme addresses one of our main aims at Kent, which is to enable research students to take risks and use cross-disciplinary techniques to explore research questions. This is the PhD that covers narrative non-fiction, as well as other forms of creative writing that are not poems or a novel.
Biochemistry
Research in the School of Biosciences revolves around understanding systems and processes in the living cell. It has a strong molecular focus with leading-edge activities that are synergistic with one another and complementary to the teaching provision.
Applied Psychology
The Applied Psychology degree delivered at University of Kent offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability and community care leading to higher degrees. The Tizard Centre has a strong track record of attracting University and ESRC research studentship funding.
Management
Kent Business School has over 100 research active academic staff. Postgraduate research can take place in any subject area where they have expertise. Learn more with the Management programme from Kent Business School.
Political and Social Thought
The School of Politics and International Relations has a long tradition of high-quality research among its staff and students. Our vibrant research culture attracts students from all over the world who conduct research at the forefront of our discipline. Learn more with the Political and Social Thought degree offered by University of Kent.
Architecture
PhDs are not only essential for those pursuing a career in academia, but also offers the practitioners to develop areas of expertise, or to acquired the knowledge and skills required to facilitate innovation within the context of practice. Learn more with the Architecture programme from University of Kent.
Operational Research
The Department for Analytics, Operations and Systems offers world class education and conducts internationally leading research in operational research, data analytics, operations management, information systems and sustainability.
Narrative Non-Fiction - Practice as Research
Your work will make an original contribution in the field of creative non-fiction and contribute new knowledge within, and occasionally beyond, the humanities. Alongside this you will produce a situating document that contextualises the text's ideas, placing it within its own practice, precursors and traditions.
Drama by Research
Drama at Kent is known for its dynamic and inclusive research community. Whether you are interested in acting, directing, physical theatre, accessibility and disability, history, dance, psychology, philosophy, gender, comedy, popular performance, or politics, we have the academic expertise to support your research.
Film
Film at University of 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.
Forensic Psychology
Study psychology at postgraduate level and you become part of a diverse, dynamic and supportive community in which to research and learn.
Forensic Science
Advance your expertise in forensic science research to impact real-world investigations.