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Geography
The Geography degree from Maynooth University is research degree, awarded on the basis of a research thesis. Thesis presentation is supported by a number of taught mandatory Graduate Education modules (GREPs).
Italian
The Italian PhD program at Johns Hopkins University emphasizes work in three complementary areas: literary history, close textual analysis, and theory of interpretation, with a focus on the study of evolving cultures of literacy—from manuscripts and the material history of the book to performance, film, and emerging digital cultures.
Politics
The Department of Politics at the University of Virginia offers both Ph.D. and terminal M.A. degrees with concentrations in American Politics, Political Theory, Comparative Politics, and International Relations.
Advanced English Studies - Linguistics, Literature and Culture Studies
The Interuniversity Programme in Advanced English Studies - Linguistics, Literature and Culture Studies run by the Universities of Santiago de Compostela (USC), University of A Coruña (UDC) and Vigo (UVigo), in Galicia (Northwestern Spain), is an accredited programme which meets the high standards of excellence of the European System of Higher Education.
Smart Energy Systems
Spurred by the recent and ongoing growth of renewable generation in the electricity system there is much current interest in ‘smart’ electricity distribution grids. This Smart Energy Systems programme is offered at The Open University UK.
Cybersecurity
Despite a national austerity stance, the UK government is spending millions of pounds to ensure that cybersecurity risks are mitigated. Abertay University is in a unique position to make a contribution to this endeavour due to our spread of research activity across the entire Cybersecurity spectrum and our cross-disciplinary approach to the problem.
Modern Languages and Culture Studies
Are you interested in how modern languages shape our understanding and experiences in the world? Do you have a particular intercultural topic you would like to research? We offer a Modern Languages and Culture Studies degree at the University of Nottingham.
Pharmaceutical Biosciences
The Pharmaceutical Biosciences programme offered by Uppsala University develops advanced research expertise in the discovery, development, and use of pharmaceutical substances across the drug lifecycle.
Rehabilitation Science
The mission of the doctoral program in rehabilitation science is to prepare outstanding leaders who advance innovative interdisciplinary research in rehabilitation science.
Educational Leadership
The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program at University of Pennsylvania prepares students to become instructional leaders in public and non-public schools, state agencies, and new entrepreneurial ventures.

Psychology
This Doctor of Philosophy programme in Psychology at the Federation University Australia sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School.

Earth Sciences
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciences programme will advance your knowledge of earth and environmental sciences. You will be equipped for research or teaching careers in the university, government, or resource sectors.
Music
The Department of Music at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Music, Doctor of Music, and Doctor of Philosophy.
Doctorate of Business Administration
The Doctorate of Business Administration programme offered by Unicaf - Malawi develops advanced research expertise in applying management theories, leadership, and strategic decision-making to solve complex organisational problems.
Criminal Justice - Global Leadership
Whether you aspire to be a leader or a teacher in the criminal justice arena, Walden University’s Ph.D. in Criminal Justice - Global Leadership program can prepare you with the skills you need for career advancement.
Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering
The PhD in Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering (EngIQ) involves an unprecedented partnership in Portugal composed of five Portuguese Universities (University of Aveiro, Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra, Faculty of Science and Technology of the New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto and Instituto Superior Técnico).
Business Analytics
A Ph.D. in Business Analytics from University of Tennessee Knoxville provides the intellectual and professional capabilities needed to pursue research and teaching careers at major universities.
Business Administration
The Business Administration programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in organisational practices, markets, and economic decision-making.
Advanced Studies in Human Rights
The variety of studies in the area of human rights requires a critical and methodological apparatus that the PhD program in Advanced Studies in Human Rights at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid provides in a rigorous manner.
Strategy and Entrepreneurship
As a Strategy and Entrepreneurship doctoral student, you have direct access to and work closely with University of North Carolina Chapel Hill’s renowned faculty.