Interdisciplinary Societies, Arts and Sciences MPhil/PhD

The future of research and new careers will require strong forms of interdisciplinarity, which intersect ideas from the sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities.

Our PhD programme is a critical part of this vision providing doctoral training to create a new generation of interdisciplinary researchers. We advise you on developing research projects that are cogent, innovative and which integrate combinations of sciences, arts and societies. We provide you with supervision including where necessary seeking out specialist supervisors from across UCL, and we support you in acquiring training that will facilitate your research.

Examples of projects that join societies and arts and sciences include research into health, data science and philosophical ethics in understanding social justice, climate change science and media analysis. However, you can examine any combination of disciplines needed for your interdisciplinary project.

You will be able to be present your work at a departmental seminar for all staff and research students and at an annual away day. This takes place in a friendly and informal atmosphere and is designed to foster research communication skills and interdisciplinary thinking. You will be supported to work with academics in Arts and Sciences through research cafes, peer mentoring and training.

We will support you in developing conference and interdisciplinary networks with colleagues locally and internationally, involving you in the design and administration of these activities in collaboration with our academics and professional services staff. You will be encouraged to take part in conferences and seminars, in London and elsewhere. Where possible, we will also support you to apply for internship opportunities and other research exchange programmes nationally and internationally to develop your research and career opportunities.