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International Relations
The International Relations course from University of Plymouth is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject. If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake.
Applied Science and Technology
Applied Science and Technology from University of California, Berkeley features the application of physical and mathematical techniques to fundamental investigations of emerging areas within the physical and life sciences.
Critical Theory and Cultural Studies
Develop your own original research in an environment with a strong transnational and transcultural perspective. We offer a Critical Theory and Cultural Studies degree at University of Nottingham.
Philosophy
The Philosophy programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in theoretical and applied philosophical inquiry across diverse fields.

Creating Futures (Project 2) - Exploring young children's perceptions of the creative industries and future careers in the field
This Creating Futures (Project 2) - Exploring young children's perceptions of the creative industries and future careers in the field at University of Dundee specifically seeks to explore the thoughts and perceptions of children aged 4-11 regarding the creative industries and the notion of this as a career option.
Anthropology
The PhD program in Anthropology at University of Illinois at Chicago is focused on candidates that have a solid theoretical foundation and who not only have a strong research base, but also can translate this knowledge and experience to the classroom.
Geography
Geography at University of Waterloo engages in scholarly research and education through the study of physical and human environments from local to global scales.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
We offer a phd programme degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National University of Singapore.
Film and Television
A successful Film and Television PhD candidate at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg would need to meet the requirements of the university Senate for admittance to the programme.
Chemical Physics
The Chemical Physics program at the University of Maryland is a course of study and research leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree for students who wish to enter professional careers requiring an in-depth knowledge of both physics and chemistry.
Communication Studies
The Georgia State University doctoral program in Communication Studies encourages students to engage in theoretically rigorous, methodologically sophisticated and ethically informed research.
Biology
In the Biology doctoral programme from University of Oulu, it is possible to study and do research in ecology, genetics and physiology.
HEiKA Graduate School on Functional Materials
The HEiKA Graduate School on Functional Materials at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) coordinates the entire process before, during and after the application. Aside supporting the Young Scientists in their scientific research leading up to their doctorate, the Graduate School offers a module program preparing them for a highly interdisciplinary research field.
Electrical Power Engineering
The Electrical Power Engineering program from Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava will help you obtain a comprehensive three-level university education with mastery of the principles and methods of analysis, design and management of complex electrotechnical, electric power, thermal and lighting equipment and systems.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
The Doctoral Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering (EDCE) offered at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne is a multi-disciplinary program designed to tackle the most challenging problem of our time: fostering a vibrant and productive society while ensuring environmental sustainability.

French
The Department of French is committed to research innovation and excellence in major aspects of French Studies. University of Bristol offers the French programme.
Educational Psychology
The Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology at The University of New Mexico requires 72 credit hours plus 18 dissertation hours.
Africana Studies
The Africana Studies Ph.D. program at Cornell University is a small and high quality program designed to expand knowledge production about peoples of African descent and to train future generations of scholars who will deepen and refine the field.
Pharmacology
The Department of Pharmacology at University of Alberta offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in pharmacology.
Physical Therapy
Acquire the clinical, professional and critical inquiry skills you'll need for a career as a physical therapist. The competitive and highly-successful Physical Therapy program at the University of North Dakota is accredited by the CAPTE.