Throughout your PhD you will focus on learning what information is already published and identifying gaps in knowledge. You will start to formulate your own research questions and develop skills to become a professional researcher.

• Study the research literature in your field, guided by your PhD advisor.
• Attend seminars on modern research.
• Take additional training in mathematical sciences and research skills.
• Conduct research and obtain novel results.
• Be part of an active and welcoming community of research students.
• Write annual reports and journal publications to communicate your research findings.
• Complete a written thesis of up to 100,000 words.
• Take a verbal examination (viva voce) where you defend your research to an expert examination panel.

Learning assessment

The emphases are on both broadening your knowledge base and improving the skills and techniques relevant for doing research on thesis-specific matters.

The PhD programme includes a training element, which may include research work as well as traditional taught material, and will include assessed components, designed to support your research.

In each year you will have regular meetings with your supervisor and an annual review.