Information Sessions

The Doctoral Academy is offering information sessions to provide LJMU students and graduates with the opportunity to learn more about doctoral study.  The sessions are also open to external candidates and members of staff.

The next session is 3.00-5.00pm, Monday 17th March 2025 on campus, lead by Dr Scott Foster, Dr Komang Ralebitso Senior and Professor Cathy Montgomery.  

There will be an online information version using Teams 2.00-4.00pm on Tuesday 1st April 2025. 

Access the University's Events webpages to book your place on either session.

Both sessions will look at:

  • What a PhD is
  • Why you should study for a PhD
  • The routes into PhD and Doctoral study
  • The structure of a PhD
  • What the entry requirements are

Email Jo McKeon if you have any queries.

Past information sessions - 2022 to 2023

What is a PhD?

A day in the life of a PhD student