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Social Science
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Social Science doctoral programme is designed to prepare students for careers in academia, policy research or consultancy related to the affairs of society, polity or the economy.

Doctor of Education
If you intend to stay in teaching and become a leader in classroom teaching, curriculum development, multimedia, school improvement, evaluation or school-based professional development, our Doctor of Education from Curtin University may suit you better than the traditional Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Program for Executives
The Program for Executives for Executives jointly offered by the MCI - The Entrepreneurial School®, University of Antwerp, the Antwerp Management School and the Management Center Innsbruck is a four-year research-oriented part-time programme for executives that combines relevant knowledge and research skills with current challenges in the participants’ sector.

PhD in Health Promotion
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to lead initiatives in nationwide PhD in Health Promotion at Victoria University of Wellington.

Psychology
A member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. As a research student you'll become part of our thriving academic community. Join the Psychology programme at London South Bank University.

Advanced Microwave Technology Development for Low Carbon PVC Recycling
The Advanced Microwave Technology Development for Low Carbon PVC Recycling course at Aston University is training the next generation of research leaders tasked to remove greenhouse gases from the environment.

Psychology
Within the Psychology PhD programme from University of York as an internationally renowned research department we have a vibrant community of research postgraduates.

Engineering Science
The Engineering Science progmeram from University College Cork is a multi-disciplinary structured PhD programme which recognises that today’s engineering and science graduates need a wide range of skills in order to build successful careers in academia, research or industry, in alignment with the IUA Doctoral Skills Statement.

Dentistry
Dentistry programme's, offered at Cardiff University, primary objective is to provide internationally competitive research projects, producing highly skilled and competitive postgraduates with excellent future career prospects.

Law
The Law course from University of Chester provides a rich and supportive environment for postgraduate research and welcomes students wishing to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD awards.

Geography
This Geography PhD programme from 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.

Theatre
Through this Theatre course from the University of West London you will have a supervisory team made up of a Director of Studies with expertise in your chosen field, a further supervisor and, where appropriate, an additional adviser.

Rural Studies
Within this Rural Studies PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll be supervised and supported by our research-active academic staff.

Diplomacy and International Governance
Research is at the heart of the Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance. If you are interested in addressing complex, international issues and developing your professional research skills, then the Diplomacy and International Governance programme offered at Loughborough University could be for you.

Translation Studies
Modern Languages at the University of Leicester offers supervision for the a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Translation Studies.

Ecology
The Ecology programme offered by Czech University of Life Sciences Prague develops advanced research expertise through the study of interactions between organisms and their environment across multiple biological levels.

Biology
The Biology PhD research degree from University of York is arranged in nine foci that use state-of-the-art technology to address three global challenges facing humanity; health and disease, sustainable food and fuel, and environmental change. Read more about our research and its impact.

PhD in Statistics
Boost your career options and ability to make a difference. Become an expert in collecting, analysing, and interpreting data with a PhD in Statistics at Victoria University of Wellington.

Education and Social Justice (by thesis and coursework)
This Education and Social Justice (by thesis and coursework) course from Lancaster University is designed for professionals who are engaged in the promotion of social justice in or through education.

Statistics
The Statistics programme from Maynooth University is a research degree which usually takes four years to complete. A student must write a thesis under the direction of a member of staff containing a significant amount of original Statistics.