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Games Design
Research in Games Design at Brunel University of London covers a wide spectrum of theoretical and practical areas; the relation between video games and other media; video game aesthetics and politics; immersive technologies and game design, game-based learning, serious games, ludomusicology, inclusive games design, agency in games, games and socio-cultural studies.
Philosophy
The PhD in Philosophy at Western University - Canada in a four-year program. In their first year students take courses; in their second they take a comprehensive exam in their main research area and complete a course that will lead the writing and defend of a thesis prospectus; their third and fourth years are spent writing their dissertations.
School Psychology
The Georgia State University School Psychology, Ph.D. program is designed for students pursuing careers as university professors, researchers, clinicians, school-based practitioners, or educational leaders.
Doctoral Programme
The Doctoral Programme from University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna serves to further develop the ability to carry out independent scientific work as well as to train and promote young scientists in the fields of competence at BOKU.
IMPRS on Multiscale Bio-Systems
The IMPRS on Multiscale Bio-Systems degree at Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces Podsdam is a graduate program, where young talented doctoral students can work on a challenging research project and develop their scientific communication and management skills.
Sociology and Social Policy
Studying for a Sociology and Social Policy PhD degree at University of Leeds allows you to become an expert in your chosen specialist area, and gain high-quality research training that will equip you to undertake subsequent research projects. You will also become a key member of the School’s academic research community.
Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Are you interested in learning more about materials, components, and subsystems for the electronics of the future? Do you want to contribute to the development of tomorrow’s photonics, quantum technology, and micro-and nano-systems? We offer a Microtechnology and Nanoscience degree at the Chalmers University of Technology.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
The objective of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (PNGE) graduate programs at West Virginia University is to educate and train men and women who will be capable of performing at the highest levels of the petroleum and natural gas engineering profession.
Socio-Legal Studies
York's PhD in Socio-Legal Studies at York University is at the vanguard of a growing number of postgraduate programs in Europe and North America in interdisciplinary legal studies.
Nursing
The Professional Doctorate in Nursing (DNurs) at Oxford Brookes University is a part-time doctoral programme aimed at nurses who wish to remain in practice, develop research skills and knowledge with a peer group and experience our world class research institute OxINMAHR.

Sport and Physical Activity
Study for a research degree in our Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University which undertakes world-class, multidisciplinary applied research and innovation with real-world impact.
Political Science
The aim of the doctoral programme in Political Science at Stockholm University is to give the student specialised knowledge within the subject field, a thorough training in research methods and a good understanding of the problems occurring in the research and the practical application.
Educational Work
As a Research in Educational Work doctoral student at Dalarna University, your work will contribute to the development of knowledge about professional educational practice at all levels of education, from preschool to higher education.
Philosophy
We're proud of our excellent research and high-quality supervision in a broad range of subjects and a variety of traditions. This Philosophy programme is offered at the University of Sussex.
Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering is an interdisciplinary program at the University of Maryland. Students from engineering and science disciplines receive a solid foundation in the physics and chemistry of materials, thermodynamics and structure of materials, as well as the latest technological aspects of materials in today’s manufacturing environment.
Cognitive Science
The complexity involved in the human mind processes triggered by a simple task like the fluttering of one’s eyelids or a simple gesture of lifting a hand is humungous. The Cognitive Science programme is offered at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
Nursing
A University of Hertfordshire research degree in Nursing is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research.
Education
The Doctor of Philosophy in Education from University Kebangsaan Malaysia is a programme which aims to help candidates to develop their academic professionalism and leadership.
Communication Science and Disorders
The University of Cincinnati Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication Science and Disorders allows students to specialize in audiology, speech-language pathology, or speech, language, and hearing science.
Biological Science (EBI)
The Biological Science (EBI) programme from The University of Cambridge is coordinated in Heidelberg with local support at EBI. Please visit the EMBL International PhD Programme pages to learn about how to apply. Please note all applicants must secure a place on the EMBL programme before submitting an application to the University of Cambridge.