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Ageing and Dementia Studies
The Professional Doctorate in Ageing and Dementia Studies at Bangor University builds on contemporary research evidence underpinning applied practice, health behaviour and health related policy in relation to dementia care from the disciplines of mental health and health and social care management.

Archaeology and Ancient History
Students of Archaeology and Ancient History programme of the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7 years part time.

Computer Science
This Computer Science course from Lancaster University welcomes applications from well-qualified and motivated students for PhD study

International Development
Pursue the International Development degree at the University of Birmingham, conduct impactful research, and develop skills under the guidance of academic supervisors within an active research environment focused on real-world impact.

Biotechnology
Throughout this Biotechnology PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll explore the field of medical sciences.

Economics
The School of Business at the University of Leicester offers supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics.

Biological Sciences
Our Biological Sciences PhD programme at Queen Mary University of London offers students the opportunity to conduct research within a wide range of areas.

Ecology and Environmental Management
As a PhD student in Ecology and Environmental Management at the University of Brighton, you will join a team of experts whose research informs real world change locally, nationally and globally.

Text and data mining
Studying for a PhD or MPhil in the area of Text and data mining at Cardiff University, will see you join the School as part of a successful team of researchers with a range of industrial partners and academic collaborators.

Psychology
This Psychology research programme at the University of Brighton is at the forefront of developments in applied, critical, community, social and health psychology and emerging fields such as cyberpsychology and ecopsychology.

Cultural Heritage
Take the next step in your academic journey by carrying out postgraduate research in Cultural Heritage with the Cultural Heritage programme at the University of Birmingham. You'll benefit from the support of the experts, who are leading researchers in the field and have practical experience working in the heritage industry.

Cancer Studies
The Leicester Cancer Research Centre at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cancer Studies.

Probability and Statistics
Probability and Statistics degree offered 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).

Law
This Law ccourse from the University of West London provides a lively and stimulating research environment, attracting students from all over the world.

Cancer and Genomic Sciences
The Cancer and Genomic Sciences programme at University of Birmingham unites scientists and clinicians, equipping you with the essential skills needed to contribute to both discovery and translational research in the areas of: cancer, genome biology, rare diseases, bioinformatics and health data science.

Sociology
The students in Sociology programme of the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.

Psychology
This Psychology programme at the University of Huddersfield is centred in the Brain, Behaviour and Cognition (BBC) research group, which brings together work spanning health and wellbeing, cognitive science and neuroscience, and forensic and investigative psychology in an interdisciplinary community exploring how people think, feel, learn and act.

Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering
The Institute's research aims to improve the performance of materials and structures, including their design, manufacturing, integrity and use, through a combined theoretical approach. We offer a Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering degree at the Brunel University of London.

Medicine - William Harvey Research Institute
Medicine - William Harvey Research Institute the Queen Mary University of London, is currently the largest pharmacological research institute in the UK University sector and one of the largest in Europe.

Religious Studies
Through the Religious Studies course from Lancaster University you'll enjoy good working relationships with related departments and centres, and joint supervision arrangements are sometimes possible.