University of Sunderland

What Training and Supervision will I receive?

Training

A candidate for a research degree will follow a programme of research training where this is necessary for attainment of competence in research methods and of knowledge related to the subject of the thesis.

Training will be provided in research skills and techniques, research environment and research management. The programme will be intended to provide the candidate with:

• the skills and knowledge necessary for the pursuit of the proposed research
• a body of knowledge normally associated with a degree in the field of study of the research
• a breadth of knowledge in the related subjects.

Other skills you should expect to develop during the research degree programme include:

• personal effectiveness
• communication skills
• networking and teamworking
• career management.

Supervision

A candidate will have at least two and normally not more than three supervisors. One supervisor will be a Director of Studies (lead supervisor) who will be a member of the University staff with responsibility to supervise the candidate on a regular and frequent basis. In addition a Co-supervisor from the University and/or an external Cosupervisor will be added to your team.