Reasons for Undertaking a PhD
Reasons for undertaking a PhD
92%
59%
54%
48%
36%
29%
28%
25%
7%
2%
Enthusiasm for subject
Wanted to work in a first
rate research group
Desire to pursue a career in
academia/research
Important
Believed a PhD would
enhance career prospects
No suitable alternative
employment
Also a factor
Supervision
How much contact do you have with your supervisor?
51%
17%
15%
5%
Daily
Weekly
Fortnightly
Monthly

79% of students received help/advice from a second supervisor or other people.

47% of students have the opportunity to attend group/departmental seminars several times per week, whilst
37% attend at least one per week.

68% of students meet with their supervisors at least once a week. In addition, almost all of the students meet
and talk with their supervisor as and when necessary.

77% of students rated the supervision that they receive as excellent/good
Training Programme

78% of students said a formal training programme was provided in their first year

88% of students rated their overall training as good/adequate
Future Career

52% of students wish to pursue a career in academia
To what extent do you think your PhD will help you get a job?
40%
36%
18%
4%
Essential
Very helpful
Some help
Not very helpful / No use