Research Degrees

Doctoral research programmes (PhDs) take a proud place in the world-class research environment and community at Brunel. PhD students are recognised and valued by their supervisors as an essential part of their departments and a key component of the university's overall strategy to develop and deliver world-class research.

Research programmes

Research environment and experience

Working with your Supervisory Team

Planning each step of your research journey

Research degrees evolve in different ways according to discipline. Here's what progress might look like at each stage.

Study environment for research students

As a PhD student you will benefit from dedicated space, equipment and resources

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Library services and facilities for PhD students

Training and careers

Graduate School

The Graduate School coordinates a range of personal, professional and career development opportunities. This includes workshops, online training, coaching and events, to enable you to enhance your professional profile, refine your skills, and plan next career steps.

Professional Development Centre

Career support and work opportunities

Doctoral Training Partnerships

You can benefit from funding for innovative training opportunities as part of the Doctoral Training Partnerships that Brunel is a part of. This includes opportunities for you to undertake broader training or development, such as language learning, overseas research visits, or internships with non-academic partners.

Wellbeing and support