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Languages, Cultures and Societies
This Languages, Cultures and Societies degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London can be completed part-time in up to six years, there's no need to put your life on hold.

Creative Writing
The Creative Writing course at University of Bristol consists of an original body of work - normally a novel, or a collection of poetry/short stories - with an accompanying critical element. The critical element will place the creative work in an informed and theorised analytical context.

Classics and Ancient History
University of Bristol's Classics and Ancient History programme has an international reputation for outstanding and innovative research.

Archaeology and Ancient History
Students of Archaeology and Ancient History programme of the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7 years part time.

English
English at the University of Leicester offers supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English. There is also an Applied Linguistics and TESOL option.

Medieval Studies
Bristol's importance as medieval England's second city and a major maritime port for trade and exploration makes it an excellent setting for interdisciplinary intellectual exchange. University of Bristol offers the Medieval Studies programme.

Philosophy and Ethics
The Philosophy and Ethics degree from University of Gloucestershire offers a multitude of opportunities, depending on your discipline, interests, and experience.

History
This History degree from University of Gloucestershire offers a multitude of opportunities, depending on your discipline, interests, and experience.

English Literature
Research in the Department of English brings the core values of our discipline - textual scholarship, critical and theoretical analysis, and contextual knowledge - to the dynamic and changing field of English literary studies. University of Bristol offers the English Literature programme.

Philosophy and Religion
The aim of the PhD degree at Bangor University is to assist you to complete a major piece of research in the area of Philosophy and Religion, and to demonstrate suitable academic attainments for appointment to a university-level teaching or research post.

Theology and Religion
Immerse yourself in your own Theology and Religion research supported by experts from one of the largest and most diverse Theology departments in the UK. Join a vibrant research community interested in a range of religions and belief systems from across the world through the Theology and Religion programme from University of Birmingham.

Shakespeare Studies
With the a Shakespeare Studies programme from University of Birmingham you'll join a community of scholars in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon and access the most comprehensive Shakespeare studies collection in the UK.

History
History at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History.

History
Delve into British, European and world history from c.500 to the present day. Shape the future of historical research when you join the History programme at University of Birmingham.

English and Creative Writing
This English and Creative Writing degree from University of Gloucestershire offers a multitude of opportunities, depending on your discipline, interests and experience.

Classics and Ancient History
The Classics and Ancient History course at the University of Birmingham covers a huge range of areas, with a focus on Egyptian, Roman and Greek societies across all the periods of classical antiquity.

Philosophy
With the Philosophy programme from University of Birmingham you will join a vibrant research community with a diverse range of interests and approaches.

Religion and Theology
The Department of Religion and Theology has a thriving and innovative research culture and includes leading researchers in the thought and practice of Buddhism, Christianity, East Asian Religions, Judaism, Islam, Philosophy of Religion, Theology and Ethics. University of Bristol offers the Religion and Theology programme.

Humanities and Communication
The doctoral programme in Humanities and Communication from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) trains students to research the social change phenomena that can be found in social practice and ideology.

Linguistics
Linguistics is the study of human language, how it functions in the brain and how it is used in society. University of Bristol offers the Linguistics programme.