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Operational Research
Operational Research degree delivered by Cardiff University is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Mathematics research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

Anthropology and Archaeology
The Anthropology and Archaeology department at University of Bristol has an international 'four-field' approach, combining archaeology with evolutionary, social and linguistic anthropology.

Ocean and Earth Science
Join our Graduate School of the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (GSNOCS). At University of Southampton, we're an interdisciplinary research community working on the latest topics in Ocean and Earth Science.

Sport
The Doctor of Sport programme at Northumbria University is designed to train skilled researcher-practitioners who bridge the gap between academia and the complex realities of sports and exercise professions.

Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy has a reputation for high-quality research across the subject. University of Bristol offers the Philosophy programme.

European Politics and Area Studies
European Politics and Area Studies from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Politics and International Relations research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

History
On the History programme from Sheffield Hallam University explore your chosen topic of research during a period of intensive, supervised study and make an original contribution to historical knowledge.

Informatics and System Science
This postgraduate research Informatics and System Science programme at University of Reading offers PhD or MPhil supervision in many areas of information management.

Physics and Astronomy
You will be at the cutting-edge of physics research, working alongside world-leading experts in one of the largest Physics departments in the UK, within the Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Birmingham.

Pharmacy
This Pharmacy PhD programme from Newcastle University specialise in both laboratory-based and clinical research areas of Pharmacy. We accept both funded and self-funded students.

Forensic Clinical Psychology
Join the first practitioner Doctorate in the UK to provide expertise in two different branches of applied psychology and embark on a transformative journey to eligibility to practise as a Forensic and Clinical psychologist. The Forensic Clinical Psychology programme is offered by University of Birmingham.

Engineering: Mechanics, Materials and Advanced Manufacturing
The wide ranging research degree of Engineering: Mechanics, Materials and Advanced Manufacturing from Cardiff University incorporates cutting edge research which fosters innovation and sustainability, supports social and economic development, and contributes to improvements in health and quality of life by ensuring the safety and best performance of materials and structures.

Electronic Engineering
The Electronic Engineering PhD programme from University of York enable students to study a chosen area of research with leading researchers in the Department.

Education
The School of Education at the University of Chester has a vibrant research culture with staff and doctoral students engaged in forms of social and educational enquiry that is of international standing.

Mental Health
The Mental Health course from Lancaster University meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deep and critical insight into mental health theory, research and practice and to develop or enhance research skills whilst fulfilling their existing responsibilities.

Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
The School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience has an international reputation for research excellence in cardiovascular biology,neuroscience, and cell signalling. University of Bristol offers the Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience programme.

Engineering Mathematics
The Engineering Mathematics programme from University of Bristol researchers carry out cutting-edge work in areas where mathematics is being applied to future challenges in engineering, industry and the life sciences.

Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
Research topics covered in this Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents course at Bangor University include knowledge-based systems, logic, multi-agent systems, distributed systems, machine learning, data mining, computational linguistics, natural language processing, information theory and information retrieval.

Anthropology and Sociology
A majority of our Anthropology and Sociology PhD graduates at SOAS University of London have embarked on an academic career, taking up lectureships in universities in the UK as well as abroad, or pursuing further their interests through post-doctoral fellowships and other research-based posts.

Psychological Science
Studying human behaviour in the School of Psychological Science will give you the opportunity to be part of a vibrant postgraduate community and a world-class research department with more than 30 internationally recognised academic staff. University of Bristol offers the Psychological Science programme.