Whilst there are some things all PhDs have in common (such as a supervisor, a thesis and a viva), funding, applications and day-to-day routines can differ dramatically between different subject areas.
The guides here provide a helpful introduction to some popular research areas, explaining how to get started with your PhD search and what to expect from a doctorate once you start one.
Research in Arts & Humanities subjects tends to be highly independent, with students proposing their own projects.
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