PhD students
Support for students working on a PhD programme is an important part of the academic environment in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC).
Book a desk in the PhD study room
Reserve a place to work in the LLC PhD study room on the fourth floor of 50 George Square.
Request annual leave
PhD students are entitled to eight weeks vacation time in a year, which must be booked in advance with agreement from your supervisor.
There is no need to apply for an Authorised Interruption of Study (AIS) when taking annual leave.
Please note that you will not be engaged with your studies and no extra time will be added to your record when you take leave.
Ethics
Our research ethics review process is designed to support researchers - including PhD students - in managing risks associated with their research, and to ensure the highest professional standards in designing, conducting and disseminating research.
Find out more about ethics and complete a Research Ethics, Integrity & Governance Application