Induction and welcome
Starting a doctoral degree can be a daunting experience. At Surrey, we understand just how different the doctorate is from your previous study. Consequently, we have put in place a structured induction programme to help smooth the transition into doctoral level research and prepare you well for the journey ahead.
Your views
Every postgraduate research student is important. We welcome your feedback in order to help us to enhance the quality of our doctoral programmes and improve your experience. This section provides information on how you can provide feedback on your experience to the University.
Your supervisor
Your relationship with your supervisors is crucial. It is important that you foster a good relationship with them if you are going to have a positive experience of the doctorate.
Supporting you
The University offers a range of support services for research students.
Useful documents
Here you'll find information on regulations and other useful documents.
Progress and assessment
This section provides key information on how the PhD programme is structured and how your progress and final submission are assessed.
Your development
The Researcher Development Programme (RDP) supports postgraduate researchers in developing their transferable skills, helping them to be more effective researchers now and more employable in the future. We provide training and development opportunities including a comprehensive programme of face-to-face training workshops, online resources, and supporting information. In addition, we offer flexible one-to-one support in all areas that we cover.