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Social Anthropology
Research social and cultural complexities around the world. Delve into areas of study that interest you, from religion and belief to inequality and marginalisation, activism and social transformation, gender and sexuality, or contemporary popular culture with the Social Anthropology degree at the University of Birmingham.

International Relations
The International Relations course from Lancaster University welcomes disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and post-disciplinary research proposals from those seeking to undertake MPhil or PhD research programme in International Relations course from Lancaster University

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

Film, Television and Media Studies
The Film, Television and Media Studies PhD course from University of East Anglia students are committed to improving the understanding of how media impacts culture and society today, globally and nationally, as well as locally and in the community. Our postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research groups, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Drama and Theatre Studies Practice-Based
Explore creative, practice-based research with the Drama and Theatre Studies Practice-Based programme from University of Birmingham. Supported by the academic experts, your project might include new performance techniques, examine a particular aspect of theatre practice or involve a specific community of participants

Geography and Environmental Science
Join our researchers working on major global challenges including poverty, climate change and conservation in the Geography and Environmental Science programme from University of Southampton.

Applied Linguistics
The PhD in Applied Linguistics programme at the University of Reading is most suitable for applicants who have some experience of conducting research.

Microbiology and Immunology
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology programme offers you the opportunity to build the skills you need to excel in biomedical research. You will carry out independent research leading to a significant advance of knowledge in your area of study, usually leading to 2-3 lead-author publications in highly respected journals.

Public Safety
The Doctor of Public Safety from Charles Sturt University is for you if you are working in any field of public safety and wish to make a significant and original contribution to understanding in the context of your professional practice.

Regional Economic and Social Research (Part-time)
You will be part of the University's community of researchers, with the opportunity to attend and/or contribute to a range of discipline, college and University-wide presentations, training and conferences at the Regional Economic and Social Research (Part-time) degree at the Sheffield Hallam University.

Social Work and Social Care
The Social Work and Social Care degree at the University of Birmingham considers topics, organisations or concepts relating to social work and social care services.

Italian Studies
On Italian Studies programmes at University of Reading, they offer expert supervision in a wide range of areas.

Chemistry
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to train students to conduct independent research in Chemistry. A candidate for an MPhil degree is expected to demonstrate knowledge in the discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making a contribution to the field.

Industry
Deliver leading-edge solutions, for an industry partner that have real impact on our community, economy and environment. An Industry course from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) combines your professional experience and skills.

Economics
This Economics course from Lancaster University aims to prepare you for a successful research-driven career in academia, government, research organisations, or business.

Environmental Sciences
The Environmental Sciences programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University is to develop scientific skills necessary to identify and analyze environmental issues.

Political Science and International Relations
Investigate politics, communities and how we make decisions collectively as governments with the Political Science and International Relations programme at University of Canterbury.

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

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.

Pharmacology
The academic staff at the School of Pharmacy from University of Reading conduct internationally competitive research across three research subjects, and these are the areas you can conduct your PhD: Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Pharmacy Practice.