PhD Study in Focus

Written by Mark Bennett

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.

Arts & Humanities

Research in Arts & Humanities subjects tends to be highly independent, with students proposing their own projects.

Chemistry

Chemistry is one of the most popular, diverse and interdisciplinary of the physical sciences, with frequent opportunities for industrial collaboration.

Computing

PhD research in Computing and Computer Science is often well-funded, with a wide range of theoretical and practical applications.

Nursing

Nursing PhDs take a range of forms, including vocational research as well as more data-driven projects reflecting on practice.

Last Updated: 08 February 2021

PhD Study in Focus

Arts & Humanities

Chemistry

Computing

Nursing

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