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2.   Identify a research area or a potential supervisor

If you wish to apply for any of the ECS PhD programmes, we encourage you to browse our research and make contact with academics working within your field of interest to discuss potential PhD projects.

If you decide to write your own research proposal, it is still recommended that you propose a potential supervisor. You may wish to look at our research themes to help you find an appropriate supervisor with relevant expertise. We suggest you then email your proposed supervisor to discuss your research proposal before you apply online.