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Social Work
The PhD in Social Work at University of British Columbia is a research degree. Built around a small number of common courses, the program draws on the diverse range of courses available across the campus to advance the student's individualized plan of study.
Astrobiology - Governance and Ethics
The question of whether life exists beyond Earth is eons old, yet it is only relatively recently that space missions have been launched to help answer this. This Astrobiology - Governance and Ethics programme is offered at The Open University UK.
Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at University of Illinois at Chicago is designed for professional nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing with a focus on clinical or administrative practice.
History and Political Economy of Business and Finance
The History and Political Economy of Business and Finance is a research cluster based in The Open University UK Business School.
Earth System Modelling
Earth System Modelling and integrated assessment modelling at The Open University UK are about investigating the future of the Earth system and the response to ongoing climate change.
Geography
PhD students in Geography at the University of Cincinnati must specialize in one of the research areas where the department has in-depth competence. These include GIScience, urban/economic, cultural, and physical and environmental geography.
Urbanism
The (re)making of better and sustainable urban landscapes can be achieved by considering urbanism as a planning and design-oriented activity. This Urbanism program is offered at the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).
Portuguese Studies
Our PhD Portuguese Studies programme at The University of Manchester will enable you to carry out a piece of original research under the supervision of our academics.
International Development Studies
The International Development Studies programme from Ruhr University Bochum builds on three fundamental pillars: It is a structured PhD programme with a strong interdisciplinary and international focus.
Materials Science and Engineering
The focus of current advanced materials research at Cornell includes ceramics, complex fluids, metals, polymers and semiconductors in the form of thin films and in the bulk. Electrical, magnetic, mechanical, optical, and structural properties are investigated. The Materials Science and Engineering program is offered by Cornell University.
History of Science, Technology and Medicine
The University of Oklahoma helped pioneer the professional study of the History of Science, Technology and Medicine in American universities.
Aerospace Sciences
Become part of the next generation of aerospace leaders to oversee cutting-edge advancements in aviation and space. Get your doctoral education from a world-renowned center for aerospace learning, the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota.
Materials Science and Engineering
This PhD in Materials Science and Engineering is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Drama and Theatre Studies
Whether you’re driven by creative and practical research, or you want to specialise in a theatrical approach to theatre and performance, you'll research with renowned academics and practitioners at one of the UK's leading Drama and Theatre Arts departments. The Drama and Theatre Studies programme at University of Birmingham.
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
The Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is committed to being a world-class research and education center at Bogazici University on data science and artificial intelligence fields.
English Language Education
The English Language Education programme at Bahçeşehir University (BAU) aims to enhance the teaching and learning of English as a second language.
Life Sciences and Clinical Investigation
The Life Sciences and Clinical Investigation program at Northwestern University is designed to connect PhD trainees in life sciences early in their research experience with clinician investigators who can help them see the value of understanding the clinical needs of patients.
Political Science
The Department of Political Science at The University of Alabama offers a Political Science, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

PhD in Literary Translation Studies
Join New Zealand’s only specialist literary translation programme and research the theory and practice of PhD in Literary Translation Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.
Physics
During the first two years, Physics students at University of Wyoming normally take physics and astronomy courses while working with faculty members on one or more research projects.