All research students are assigned two supervisors, either as first and second supervisors or as equal co-supervisors. One of these supervisors may be from another department where appropriate. Students' progress is monitored at an annual review. Students are encouraged to consult with other members of staff in the University whose work or interests may be relevant to their own. There are a large number of lively seminar and workshop series at Edinburgh, which students are encouraged to attend and participate in.
Some students also take a few taught MSc modules in their first year.
If you are considering doing a PhD in Edinburgh, visit the web sites of the individual departments where more information will be available, including details on admissions and funding. For an idea of how topics are distributed amongst the departments, use the links on the left.