University of Edinburgh interviews
University of Edinburgh interviewsSupervisor-led interviews and a proposal
Contact a supervisor first
“We strongly encourage you to get in touch with a potential supervisor, and to include their name in your application.”
University of Edinburgh Psychology PhD ProgrammeSchool of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences: PhD application help
Name your supervisor
Edinburgh Psychology encourages applicants to contact a potential supervisor and name them.
ExampleA feasible, supervisable proposal
“Your research proposal will be used to consider whether the proposed research is feasible and can be supervised by our staff members, so it is important that your theoretical and methodological preparedness for it are clear.”
University of Edinburgh Psychology PhD ProgrammeSchool of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences: PhD application help
Show the plan can be done here
Edinburgh Psychology uses the proposal to judge whether the research is feasible and can be supervised.
Example“It's about having an interest in being able to actually push the frontier forward in a particular field. The research proposal enables us to see that you have thought and really care about that.”
CDT in Machine Learning Systems, School of InformaticsCentre for Doctoral Training applicant FAQs
Show you care about the question
The CDT says the proposal shows you have thought about and care about pushing a field forward.
ExampleLed by your prospective supervisor
“Interviews are organised and led by the supervisor you have identified (or we have advised) as a prospective supervisor for your PhD project.”
CDT in Machine Learning Systems, School of InformaticsCentre for Doctoral Training selection process page
Prepare for your supervisor’s questions
In Edinburgh’s CDT in Machine Learning Systems, interviews are led by the prospective supervisor.
ExampleTechnical knowledge and motivation
“The interview will cover both technical knowledge and competencies, and the more general motivation and competency required to do a PhD.”
CDT in Machine Learning Systems, School of InformaticsCentre for Doctoral Training selection process page
Prepare both
The CDT interview covers technical knowledge and competencies, and motivation for a PhD.
ExampleLast reviewed