We encourage applicants to reach out to staff directly to identify a suitable supervisor. You can explore potential supervisors, their research interests, and biographies on the School’s People page.
Staff usually consider research projects which align with their research agenda. Prospective supervisors can only indicate their interest in supervising a student, which should be noted in the application. However, the final decision is made by the Postgraduate Research Committee (PGRC).
Applicants can only be admitted to the research degree programme after successfully identifying a supervisor. This process is essential, and it involves the postgraduate committee agreeing that the applicant’s research interests are viable and align reasonably well with a prospective supervisor’s interests. Furthermore, it must be confirmed that the supervisor is willing to take primary responsibility for supervising the candidate.
It is important to note that, at times, it may be necessary to reject applicants solely because no suitable supervisor is available to accept them in the year of application. Hence, the early consultation and identification of potential supervisors is strongly recommended.