Once you have the agreement of an academic member of staff to support your PhD application, the School will be able to advise you on the required application process.
Stage 1 is a period in which you define your research plan, develop your research skills and initiate original research work for your doctorate.
First steps
Tip: the Student Desk can help with many initial queries.
Research project
Other elements
Tip: Your Career and Skills Consultant can assist with interview preparation.
The STA is a formal assessment step and is mandatory in order to proceed from Stage 1 to Stage 2 of your PhD. The STA must be completed within 5 trimesters for a full-time student or 7 for a part-time student.
Tip: Refer to the Research Student Handbook and work with your Supervisor on STA preparation.
Stage 2 is primarily dedicated to continuing your original doctoral research but may also include some advanced education and training.
Research project
Other elements
Thesis examination
Submission of final thesis
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