Studying for a PhD is an opportunity for you to:
- undertake an in-depth study of a specific topic
- acquire transferrable skills for personal development
- enlarge your view of the subject area by studying the theoretical foundations and specific techniques
- develop originality and creativity in research
- uncover and critically examine the background of the topic
- enhance skills in forming and testing hypotheses, in developing new theories or in planning and conducting experiments to discover new facts
- contribute new insights into, or develop innovative applications of the known science
Meet our students
Find out more about PhD students in the Department and the projects they work on.