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Aerospace Engineering
The Aerospace Engineering programme from the University of Bristol is supported by at least 50 academic staff, more than 70 research staff and over 240 postgraduate students, plus a highly experienced administrative and technical support team.

Journalism and Communications
This Journalism and Communications degree from University of Gloucestershire offers research a topic of your choice or work on an extended creative project.

Philosophy
Join the Department of Philosophy at University of Reading and become part of a flourishing and welcoming community, work alongside internationally renowned academics and contribute to highly respected research.

Drama and Theatre Studies
Whether you’re driven by creative and practical research, or you want to specialise in a theatrical approach to theatre and performance, you'll research with renowned academics and practitioners at one of the UK's leading Drama and Theatre Arts departments. The Drama and Theatre Studies programme at University of Birmingham.

Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
The Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering course from Loughborough University enables us to work closely with some of the world’s most renowned engineering and commercial companies.

Development Economics
The Development Economics programme offered at SOAS University of London is a research degree offered by the Department of Economics, and is also part of the PhD pathway, 'International Development', within the Bloomsbury Doctoral Training Partnership.

Near and Middle Eastern Studies
The Near and Middle Eastern Studies programme from SOAS University of London provides training in research methods and the study of the Near and Middle East, an interdisciplinary subject area, with research undertaken in the School of Languages, Cultures and linguistics at SOAS.

Social Statistics
This Social Statisticscourse from Lancaster University is suitable for a range of purposes, notably: social science graduates interested in quantitative empirical work and statistics graduates wishing to develop applicable expertise in social statistics.

Social Statistics and Demography
We offer a Social Statistics and Demography degree at the University of Southampton. Join a community of researchers tackling today’s biggest challenges, such as helping to improve maternal health in India or improving access to water. We are known for our expertise and the application of cutting-edge quantitative and qualitative methods.

Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing
The Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing course offered at Bangor University welcomes applications from well-qualified graduates who wish to engage in research for the degree of Practice-Led Research PhD/MPhil which combines a piece of creative practice such as media/performance work plus a dissertation/piece of critical work.

Media
During the Media course from the University of West London you will benefit from expert supervision by established researchers and practitioners, and join a growing community of outstanding doctoral researchers in the field of media.

Renewable Materials
The PhD/MPhil Renewable Materials postgraduate programme is being offered by the Bangor University, within the School of Natural Sciences.

Cancer and Genetics
The Cancer and Genetics programme from Cardiff University strategy is to drive research for the benefit of patients affected by cancer and by inherited disease in Wales and beyond.

Computer Science
This Computer Science course from Lancaster University welcomes applications from well-qualified and motivated students for PhD study

Civil Engineering
The Civil Engineering programme from the University of Bristol addresses the global need for delivering long-term, sustainable performance of existing and new infrastructure systems.

Mathematics
The University of Bristol School of Mathematics has more than doubled in size in the last decade, with over 100 academic staff and up to 90 postgraduates. University of Bristol offers the Mathematics programme.

Archaeology
Based in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, you join a vibrant academic and research community, proud of our reputation for training the next generation of researchers on this Archaeology programme from Cardiff University.

Optometry - Ophthalmic Science (Online)
The Optometry - Ophthalmic Science (Online) course at Aston University will equip you with the latest knowledge of clinical techniques, advanced instrumentation, ocular abnormality and innovations relevant to your discipline while you continue to work full-time in professional practice.

Formulation Engineering
The Formulation Engineering degree offered by the University of Birmingham blends industry-based research with Masters-level training. Recognised by IChemE, this Formulation EngD helps you advance toward Chartered Engineer status while driving impactful change in engineering.

Classics and Ancient History
University of Bristol's Classics and Ancient History programme has an international reputation for outstanding and innovative research.