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Photonics and Optoelectronics
Join our vibrant community of Photonics and Optoelectronics PhD students and researchers at University of Southampton. We're part of the growth of the photonics industry, including the optical telecommunication technology that underpins the internet as well as solutions in medicine, biosciences sensing, security and manufacturing.

Superconductivity
The Superconductivity course at University of Bristol aims to develop knowledge and understanding as well as conduct research in the broad interdisciplinary subject of superconductivity.

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.

Music
For over 60 years, the Music PhD programme from University of Southampton has been a home for disciplinary innovation in composition, performance and all areas of music studies.

Politics and International Relations
The Politics and International Relations programme of the University of Leicester students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.

Law
The approach of the the Law course from Aston University is to develop strong connections between supervisors and PhD students, which is integral for the development of a successful PhD.

Environmental Economics and Environmental Management
The Environmental Economics and Environmental Management PhD programme from University of York is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding.

English
English at the University of Leicester offers supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English. There is also an Applied Linguistics and TESOL option.

Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies
The DProf in Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies at the University of Chester recognises the achievements of practitioners in the disciplines of counselling and psychotherapy.

Biomedical Materials
At the Queen Mary University of London, has a distinguished tradition in both teaching and research, dating back to the beginning of the 1900s, while Biomedical Materials research has been carried out at Queen Mary longer than any other institution in the UK.

Health Sciences
Join us and address global health challenges in our Health Sciences degree at the University of Southampton. Our high quality research influences health and social care policy, delivery and care around the globe.

Economics (Integrated)
Find out about the exciting research we do in Economics and Finance. Browse profiles of our experts, discover the research groups and their inspirational research activities you too could be part of. The Economics (Integrated) research program is offered by Brunel University of London.

Forensic Science
This Forensic Science 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.

Earth Sciences
The School of Earth Sciences has strong international links, and the presence of researchers from all over the world creates an exciting and stimulating environment. University of Bristol offers the Earth Sciences programme.

Mathematics
The Mathematics PhD programme from University of York offers the opportunity to study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), as well as the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Mathematics, in a thriving research environment.

Applied Health Research
Develop the skills needed to contribute to research that tackles global health challenges by preventing illnesses and improving healthcare through community and hospital-based research and methodological innovations with the Applied Health Research programme at University of Birmingham.

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

Chemical Engineering
This Chemical Engineering 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.

Clinical Doctorate in Surgery DClin
This Professional Doctorate in Clinical Doctorate in Surgery DClin delivered by Queen Mary University of London provides you with an integrated training programme and flexible study options so you can tailor your learning experience and gain high-level research expertise alongside your clinical training.

Economics or Finance
The Economics or Finance programme of the Queen Mary University of London is part of the School of Economics and Finance who has one of the UK's leading departments, ranked in the top 10 for research power in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment.