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Synthetic Biology
The overall aim of the Synthetic Biology degree offered at Brunel University of London is to address major environmental, health and societal challenges by engineering biological systems such that they display functions that do not exist in nature, as well as re-designing existing biological systems so that they perform new functions.

Digital Media and Digital Cultures
The Digital Media and Digital Cultures at the University of Brighton is committed to cross-disciplinary approaches to research into and through digital media, digital innovation, creative digital and the growth and adoption of digital culture in all walks of life.

Laser Treatment Strategies for Enhancing Strength and Fatigue Resistance of Thin-Sheet Low-Carbon Steels (Materials Engineering)
The Laser Treatment Strategies for Enhancing Strength and Fatigue Resistance of Thin-Sheet Low-Carbon Steels (Materials Engineering) doctoral candidate position is available in the Faculty of Mechanics, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at VILNIUS TECH.

History
The award of the History programme from Maynooth University is based entirely on a major research thesis. However, to ensure that graduates obtain as thorough preparation as possible for their future careers, the university has put in place a structured PhD programme.

Modern Languages
The Modern Languages MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University are research-based programmes. You can specialise in topics in the languages of: Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American studies. Specialism is also possible in translating and interpreting.

PhD in Nursing
Develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in clinical practice with postgraduate study of PhD in Nursing at Victoria University of Wellington.

Bioengineering
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Bioengineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology integrates biological, physical, and computational sciences with engineering principles to analyze and/or design biological processes.

Hispanic Studies
Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join the Hispanic Studies course at University of Birmingham.

Transformations in architects’ profession (Humanities, History and theory of Arts)
The Transformations in architects’ profession (Humanities, History and theory of Arts) doctoral candidate position is available at the Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture. Applicants interested in other research topics related to architectural theory and history are also welcome to apply.

Art and Design
Undertaking the Art and Design degree at University of Huddersfield means joining a creative, collaborative research community.

Education (Clinical)
This Education (Clinical) PhD programme from Newcastle University focuses on understanding and improving clinical education.

English Literature
Research in the Department of English brings the core values of our discipline - textual scholarship, critical and theoretical analysis, and contextual knowledge - to the dynamic and changing field of English literary studies. University of Bristol offers the English Literature programme.

PhD in Sustainable Engineering Systems
Be part of the environmental sustainability revolution and specialise in the PhD in Sustainable Engineering Systems at Victoria University of Wellington. Learn to design energy and resource efficient systems for the built environment.

Sports and Exercise Sciences
The Sports and Exercise Sciences course from Lancaster University is an excellent opportunity to pursue your research career in this domain, while increasing your knowledge, learning new skills and developing your own abilities as a researcher.

Doctor of Philosophy - Mechanical Engineering
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Mechanical Engineering 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.

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

Design
The Design research degree offered by Brunel University of London has a well-established record of research excellence, with multidisciplinary, product-related design research grounded on strong engineering design traditions.

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).

Psychology
The aim of the Psychology PhD programme from University of Nicosia is to train the next generation of researchers in the field of Psychology. The programme focuses on developing the skills necessary for graduates to become independent researchers at post-doctoral level.

Hearing Therapy (Online)
Through critical and original reading of audiological practices, you will be equipped to enable problem-solving and application of audiology to marginalised and complex patient groups. The Hearing Therapy (Online) course is offered at Aston University.