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English Literature
This English Literature MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University enables you to study one of our specialist areas of literature which ranges in period from the medieval to the contemporary. You will benefit from expert supervision and join our thriving School with an energetic, creative and well-resourced research culture.

Laser Micromachining and Laboratory-on-a-Chip
Practice your research skills surrounded by peers and professors who share your passion. Join the Laser Micromachining and Laboratory-on-a-Chip programme offered by the Bangor University.

Sociology
Boasting an international reputation and a thriving academic environment, the Sociology programme of the University of Surrey supervises PhDs in a wide range of subjects across sociology, criminology, digital media and communications and related areas.

Sport and Exercise Science
Empower your career in sports and allied professions at an internationally renowned department. Become part of a unique learning environment with world leading academic research and applied practice providing high level support for your career development through this Sport and Exercise Science programme offered at the University of Birmingham.

Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research - Lab-Based)
The Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research - Lab-Based) course at University of Birmingham offers postgraduate research opportunities across the full range of the School’s research areas. Funding for these projects is sourced from national research councils, industry, and other partners.

Architecture
The Architecture course from Lancaster University offers a unique opportunity to draw from a range of topics within Architecture and the wider build environment.

Public Administration and Policy
The Public Administration and Policy programme from University of Birmingham offers you the chance to conduct pioneering research, develop essential skills, and thrive in a supportive academic community.

Sport and Exercise
This Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise degree from University of Gloucestershire has been designed for sport and exercise professionals who are interested in engaging with major projects within or beyond their organisation.

Metallurgy and Materials
Advance your career in materials science and engineering research by collaborating with internationally renowned partners within the Metallurgy and Materials Science course at University of Birmingham.

Drug Delivery and Microbiology
Drug Delivery and Microbiology is a research theme delivered at Cardiff University within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences research programmes (MPhil, MD, PhD).

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.

Clinical Psychology
The three-year doctorate Doctor of Clinical Psychology from Cardiff University will provide you with the necessary competencies and experiences to register as a Clinical Psychologist with the UK Health and Care Professions Council.

Anthropology
Find out about our research in Anthropology at the Brunel University of London. PhD students come to Brunel from diverse cultural backgrounds and belong to a genuinely international anthropology department.

Inflammation and Ageing
Contribute to research focusing on finding solutions to a range of chronic inflammation-driven illnesses through a highly collaborative approach with the Inflammation and Ageing course at University of Birmingham.

Management
Our Management degree delivered by the Brunel University of London creates knowledge and advance understanding, and equips versatile doctoral researchers with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society.

International Development
Study this International Development programme from SOAS University of London to realise your potential to define and solve pressing global forces and transform the world with your research impact.

Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan and Latin American Studies
At the Queen Mary University of London, we offer a phd degree in Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan and Latin American Studies. We welcome applications from home and overseas students.

Food and Society
This Food and Society, MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University supervision covers a number of topics supported by research active academic staff. We conduct research in all areas of food and society, including subjects which require collaboration between the social and natural sciences, and translate research into policy recommendations.

Chinese Studies
Bangor University Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD in Chinese Studies. The School has a long tradition of excellent postgraduate student support, and students will be assigned two supervisors.

Intercultural and Comparative Studies
This PhD Intercultural and Comparative Studies programme at University of Reading accommodates researchers with a background in literary studies, culture studies or linguistics, with knowledge of cultures and languages in addition to English, and with an interest in comparative and intercultural studies.