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English Literature
Research your literary passions and become an expert in your chosen area of literature. At Birmingham, the research interests span medieval to modernism, digital cultures and the future of fiction. Learn more at the English Literature programme from University of Birmingham.

Nanosciences and Nanotechnology
The Nanosciences and Nanotechnology student degree of Universidade de Aveiro aims to understand, control and manipulate the matter at a nano-scale (typically from 1 to 100 nm) where unique physicochemical and biological phenomena take place, which can be explored in new applications.

Physics
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK’s elite research centres in internationally-leading research activities.

Business Administration
The Doctorate in Business Administration programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) will give you the practitioner skills, specialist knowledge and business understanding to become an industry shaper.

Medicine
The research involved in producing a doctoral (PhD) dissertation in Medicine at the University of Wollongong is an advanced postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides high achieving candidates with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their chosen field of research.

Business and Management
The Business and Management programme of the Queen Mary University of London is one of the most vibrant and intensive research degrees in London. Students become members of an internationally recognised research community in which scholarly excellence and innovative training are highly valued.

Geosciences
Join us for your PhD in Geosciences programme at Newcastle University. You'll work with academics who are leaders in their field. You'll be supported and guided to produce geoscience research of an international standard.

Architecture and the Built Environment
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Architecture and the Built Environment 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.

Social Science
The Social Science programme from Maynooth University is designed to provide advanced professional and research skills to qualified, experienced practitioners in lead roles in youth work, community work, social work, rights and social change focused organisations.

Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy
Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy programme offered at Cardiff University is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences research programmes (MPhil, MD, PhD).

Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability Science and Technology
This Sustainability Science and Technology programme from Sunway University aims to produce leaders in academia and industry through its multi-disciplinary approach to sustainability. Graduates will be equipped with quantitative and qualitative analytical skills necessary to formulate and champion technological solutions to global sustainability issues.

Optometry and Vision Sciences
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Optometry and Vision Sciences 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.

Medical Sciences
The Medical Sciences cocurse from European University Cyprus (EUC) provides advanced training in the primary areas of Basic Science, Clinical and Translational Science and Medical Education.

Health Economics
The Health Economics PhD programme at Bangor University will provide students with research skills relevant to employment in the academic and university sector, Health Service and other healthcare organisations as well as the private sector, such as consultancy and the pharmaceutical industry.

Political Science - Public Policy
The PhD program in Political Science - Public Policy at Central European University (CEU) supports political science scholars in developing subject matter expertise and a broad set of skills critical to securing work placement in the international academic job market.

Geology
Geologists are directly involved in the monitoring, prediction, and assessment of hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis. The Geology course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Psychology
On the Psychology PhD offered at the University of Surrey, you'll contribute to research that’s focused on the application of psychology in the real world and train in advanced and innovative research methods.

Philosophy
The goal of this Philosophy programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University is to prepare students for obtaining their PhD degree through acquisition of latest research methodologies, participation in conferences and teaching expertise in higher education.

Doctor of Philosophy - Exploration Geophysics
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Exploration Geophysics candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Materials
The Materials programme offered at Loughborough University focuses on today’s global challenges, including sustainability, energy production and healthcare. It encompasses the development of advanced materials including nanomaterials, high performance ceramics and composites and their processing.