Our Doctoral School is here to assist you throughout your studies. We provide a supportive research community, a welcoming co-working space and opportunities to make academic connections across and beyond the University.
You will be working alongside an inspiring community of researchers that share a passion for the potential of arts and communication based research. You will be joining the largest arts and design postgraduate community in Europe.
Our researcher development programme and Post-Grad Community network provide platforms to share your work, find opportunities and connect across UAL Colleges.
Researcher development
Doctoral research has the potential to be hugely transformative. We inspire researchers to be critically creative through continuous training and professional development.
We will support you to:
- complete your research degree
- increase your skills as a researcher
- find opportunities for career development.
We are committed to creating a better and more sustainable world and championing equality through the work we do. Inclusivity and wellbeing are important in everything we do.
Research Network UAL
The Research Network UAL (RNUAL), alongside the researcher development programmes in our Colleges, provides lectures, workshops and other activities to help you get the most out of your studies at UAL.
Our 'Becoming a researcher' series will give you an excellent head start in your research journey. You will discover our support services, advice on writing, research design, ethics and more.
The RNUAL programme is a great opportunity to:
- develop your confidence as a researcher
- gain valuable understanding of what makes a successful research project
- exchange ideas.
We fully support our distant learners through online and on campus activities, as well as embracing the best of in-person events.
Academic Support Online (ASO)
Access online learning materials, workshops and tutorials through Academic Support Online.
Support services at UAL
- Find out about additional academic support available through UAL’s Library Services for all students.
- Improve and develop your English and modern language skills at UAL Language Centre.
- Once you're enrolled, our College Research Offices will share information with you about undergraduate teaching opportunities.
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