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Theatre Studies
This Theatre Studies course from Lancaster University could focus on one of a wide range of topics within Theatre Studies or on a subject that crosses different disciplines.
Petroleum Geoscience
A broad range of technical fields associated with hydrocarbon exploration and production to satisfy your intellectual curiosity. Use this advanced degree as a prelude to a career in the petroleum industry. Learn more at the Petroleum Geoscience programme from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.
Executive Finance
City St George's, University of London - Bayes Business School's Executive Finance PhD is a four-year, part-time degree programme, culminating in a dissertation that passes formal examination. It comprises of ten, forty-hour residential weeks, and independent research guided by faculty supervisors.
Geography
How does climate change impact Arctic nature, communities, and economies? Why are some places and regions growing and developing, while others are declining and suffering? What explains the location of different services, and how can their accessibility be modelled and developed? Find out on the Geography programme from University of Oulu.
Visual and Performing Arts
The PhD in Visual and Performing Arts program at University of Texas at Dallas is designed primarily for individuals who wish to conduct advanced research and to teach at the college level, and can lead to a wide variety of non-academic careers as well.
Mathematics
The Mathematics Department at the University of Maryland offers a program of graduate study in mathematics which is rich and varied.
American Studies
The Ph.D. program in American Studies at Pennsylvania State University offers an interdisciplinary approach to studying American society and culture.
Bio-Med-Chem Doctoral School
The University of Lodz Bio-Med-Chem Doctoral School is an interdisciplinary school, which has a unique curriculum offer.
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Embark on a transformative academic journey at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, home to an illustrious Bioinformatics and Computational Biology doctoral program.
Finance
The PhD program in Finance at the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics (RSFAS) at Australian National University equips graduates with the necessary skills to conduct research in the field of finance.
Biology
Biology at Western University - Canada offers research-intensive, thesis-based graduate training at the Masters' and the Doctoral level.
Chemical Engineering
A PhD in Chemical Engineering at Brigham Young University indicates that the graduate is capable of and qualified to conduct independent and original research in the chemical industries and other related fields.
Public Health
The Public Health course at The University of Arizona is an advanced, professional degree program designed for the student who has a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or its equivalent and who intends to pursue a leadership career as a public health professional.

Sociology
This Sociology course from Lancaster University provides an opportunity to develop your own research expertise in an interdisciplinary department. Our staff are involved with research centres and groups looking at everything from Social Futures and Inequalities to Data Science, Mobilities and Migration.
Translation Studies
Translation Studies research at University of Glasgow is rapidly expanding. We host a strong postgraduate community and discipline-specific networks and offer a stimulating research seminar programme, extensive library resources, wide-ranging expertise in the field and the opportunity for interdisciplinary supervision.
Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences
This interdisciplinary Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences program at West Virginia University prepares students for a future in a variety of employment settings, ranging from academic research and industry to federal positions.
Humanities
The Humanities degree at University of Roehampton aims to provide its research students with the opportunity to study in a stimulating, responsive, supportive environment, which fosters independent, critical thinking.

Law
The Law Research Degree (PhD) programme run by the School of Law at SOAS University of London accepts candidates wishing to undertake a significant and original research project leading to a PhD in Law.
Public Affairs
The Doctoral Program in Public Affairs at the University of Central Florida is designed to prepare graduates to advance research and theory by exploring topics at the leading edge of public affairs.
Divinity
Divinity at the University of St Andrews is open to those with different goals in mind: some may be looking to expand their worldview and scholarly knowledge, while others are looking to expand their own faith commitments or to be ordained.