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Business and Management
This Business and Management PhD programme from Newcastle University aims to develop rigorous scholars who can advance both academic knowledge and business practice.

Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
Join our researchers working on social policy in digital economies, migration, work and organisations, families and communities, environmental problems and behaviours, criminology, prisons and cybercrime. We offer a Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology degree at the University of Southampton.

Practical Theology Doctorate
In this Practical Theology Doctorate degree delivered by the University of Birmingham you will work with other professionals, practitioners and faith-based leaders from different backgrounds on a practical research degree related to your work.

Geography and Environmental Science
Join our researchers working on major global challenges including poverty, climate change and conservation in the Geography and Environmental Science programme from University of Southampton.

Mathematical Sciences
We offer a phd degree in Mathematical Sciences at the University of Southampton. Join our vibrant and supportive community of academics and postgraduates with expertise in operational research, statistics, pure and applied mathematics and theoretical physics.

Robotics
Conduct extensive research at Sheffield Hallam University within the field of Robotics and related areas of engineering, graduating with sought-after expertise and credentials.

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.

Fine Art
The Fine Art PhD programme from Newcastle University internationally significant research profile of our staff and our excellent facilities provide a stimulating environment for practical or theoretical research.

Healthcare
This innovative Professional Doctorate in Healthcare at Bangor University will provide students with a rigorous framework for the development and synthesis of empirical, professional and organisational knowledge as the basis for the development of health services.

Computing Science and Informatics
The School of Engineering has a strong culture of research and enterprise. We are the top modern university in London for world-leading and internationally excellent research and Grade Point Average in General Engineering -Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. Join the Computing Science and Informatics degree at London South Bank University.

Politics
The Politics PhD programme from University of York allows students to explore an area of academic interest in substantial detail.

Music and Sound Arts
Develop your critical creative practice within an inclusive research environment, mentored by leading experts, with access to our world class labs.

Management Mathematics
Enhance your career with the Management Mathematics course at University of Birmingham. Apply mathematical concepts to real-world managerial, industrial, and scientific challenges, and learn to develop powerful solutions to complex problems.

Optoelectronics
Optoelectronics research is directed at advancing design and system applications of semiconductor optoelectronic and organic electro-optic devices including laser diodes and optical waveguides. The Optoelectronics programme is offered by the Bangor University.

Creative Writing
On this Creative Writing programme offered at the University of Surrey you will meet Surrey's vibrant and imaginative community with a diverse mix of subject specialities and much opportunity for intellectual exchange, across both literary-critical and creative work.

History and Archaeology
The Department of History and Archaeology at the University of Chester is committed to high-quality research in the fields of history, archaeology and heritage.

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.

Social Anthropology
Research social and cultural complexities around the world. Delve into areas of study that interest you, from religion and belief to inequality and marginalisation, activism and social transformation, gender and sexuality, or contemporary popular culture with the Social Anthropology degree at the University of Birmingham.

Forensic Psychology Practice
Begin your career by embarking on the Forensic Psychology Practice degree delivered by the University of Birmingham, the first of its kind in the UK. Broaden your understanding and gain skills and practical experience whilst diving into significant research projects of real world relevance.

Vision, Speech and Signal Processing
University of Surrey research on the Vision, Speech and Signal Processing programme is creating machines that can see, hear and understand the world around them.