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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.

Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching
This integrated PhD course in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching at University of Southampton is ideal for all those looking to either establish and design English language teaching programmes, teach English as a second language, or continue an academic career in language and linguistics education.

History of Design and History of Art
The University of Brighton has an established reputation for pioneering research into art, design and material culture and is a recognised centre of excellence both nationally and internationally for design history. It offers this PhD in History of Design and History of Art.

Planning and Housing Studies
The professional doctorate in Planning and Housing Studies at Leeds Beckett University builds on the reputation of Leeds Planning School, first established in 1938.

Translation
Languages within University of Bristol's Translation programme include Catalan, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Communication Systems
In the Communication Systems course from Lancaster University we welcome applications from well-qualified and motivated students for PhD study (three years full-time, four to six years part-time).

Geography
This Geography programme from University of Gloucestershire,offers a range of postgraduate research opportunities, these include Masters by Research, PhD (via thesis submission) and PhD by Publication.

Politics and International Studies
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Politics and International Studies programme at 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.

Creative Writing
This PhD Creative Writing programme at University of Reading can accommodate imaginative projects in any genre relating to the interests of writer-researchers in the Department of English Literature.

Theatre
The Theatre programme at the University of Surrey will provide you with a supportive and collegiate research experience within our conservatoire, the Guildford School of Acting (GSA).

English Literature
They offer supervision on a very wide range of research English Literature topics at the University of Reading, often working in co-operation with staff from other disciplines.

Mathematics
They are distinctive in the wide range of research they undertake as a department at University of Reading, in particular in the application of core Mathematics to other disciplines such as climate science, biology, and computer science.

Economics
In line with our Public Value ethos, the PhD in Economics degree offered by Cardiff University, is a programme designed for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to research current and important problems and phenomena facing our economy and society.

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.

Chemistry
The University of Bristol offers a world-class environment for the Chemistry programme with state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, as well as support and guidance from internationally leading Academic Supervisors.

Hospitality and Tourism Management
This Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Surrey will challenge you with new ideas to develop you as a critical researcher, as well as helping you build a solid grounding in research methodologies.

Film and Screen Practices
This research degree allows you to undertake a doctoral research project relating to film and other screen media, through theory and/or practice, supported by experts. The Film and Screen Practices programme is offered at University of Greenwich.

Environmental Science
This Environmental Science 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.

Investigating the Role of Oxysterols in Cholesterol Metabolism and Myelin Maintenance
The Investigating the Role of Oxysterols in Cholesterol Metabolism and Myelin Maintenance course at Aston University will focus on how different oxysterols impact cholesterol metabolism, the synthesis and repair of myelin, and the regulation of neuronal health.

Health and Social Care
The Health and Social Care Research programmes from University of Gloucestershire complete research modules delivered by academics from across the university.