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Cancer Studies
The Leicester Cancer Research Centre at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cancer Studies.

International Relations
Through the International Relations programmes from University of Gloucestershire you'll join a tight-knit community of International Relations researchers as a student

Finance
Develop cutting-edge research skills and make significant contributions to the field of finance research with the Finance programme from University of Birmingham. You’ll benefit from world-class resources, expert supervision, and a vibrant academic community, preparing you for a successful career in academia, industry, or government.

Biology
The Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology.

Micro-Nano Manufacturing
In Micro-Nano Manufacturing, researchers from Brunel University of London use a range of bench-top devices for the manufacturing of micro and nano-structures as well as technologies for developing agile, personalised and bespoke manufacturing.

Midwifery
The Midwifery programme from University of Brighton has a long history in developing professional expertise in nursing and midwifery and, through research, expanding the knowledge and scope of our profession.

Business Administration
Throughout the Business Administration programme from University of Gloucestershire, you’ll develop skills in business through an in-depth research project on a topic of your choice and the development of advanced academic skills.

Dentistry (with a Clinical Component)
Whatever your dental subdiscipline, this four year PhD in Dentistry (with a Clinical Component) at Cardiff University is an ideal opportunity to engage in exciting research that will grow your research capabilities and confidence, whilst developing your clinical skills.

Architecture
Cardiff University has a programme of regular research seminars, involving staff and PhD students, and an annual Research Student Conference on the Architecture programme. There are also themed workshops, eg on topics such as modelling or temple architecture.

Executive Doctor of Business Administration (Online)
The Executive Doctor of Business Administration (Online) programme from Aston University is designed for experienced business executives like you, aiming to leverage your experience with cutting-edge, research-based skills that will enable you to tackle business challenges and impact the industry successfully.

Design
This Design course from Lancaster University can focus on one of a wide range of topics within Design or on a research topic that crosses different disciplines.

Sociology
The students in Sociology programme of the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.

Computer Science
In the Computer Science programme from University of Reading, we focus on data science, machine learning, computer vision, big data analytics, computational biometrics and security, cloud computing, and high-performance computing for environmental sciences.

French
The Department of French is committed to research innovation and excellence in major aspects of French Studies. University of Bristol offers the French programme.

Law
The Law Research Degree (PhD) programme run by the School of Law at SOAS University of London accepts candidates wishing to undertake a significant and original research project leading to a PhD in Law.

Genetics
The Genetic MPhil, PhD, MD programme from Newcastle University look at the causes of genetic disease. We explore genetic disease at the molecular and cellular level and its treatment.

EPSRC CDT in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing
This PhD degree EPSRC CDT in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing programme is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, from Cardiff University.

History of Art
The Department of History of Art is a thriving and collegial centre for the study of art, visual culture and theory. Staff specialisms range from medieval altarpieces to Soviet public monuments, from pre-Renaissance sculpture to contemporary art of the diaspora. University of Bristol offers the History of Art programme.

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.

Economics
This Economics course from Lancaster University aims to prepare you for a successful research-driven career in academia, government, research organisations, or business.