Graduate School Joining Information

PhD or MSc by Research

This page contains information for students starting at the University of Edinburgh in January 2024.

Your Director of Postgraduate Research Programmes

Hello and welcome. My name is John Kelly and I am the Director for Postgraduate Research programmes in the School of Education and Sport. We are all looking forward to welcoming you soon, and I am sure you are also feeling very excited to be starting your PhD or MSc by Research at the University of Edinburgh.

I am delighted to welcome you to Moray House as you embark on your studies. We hope you will enjoy the stimulating and rewarding community of researchers here in the wonderful city of Edinburgh. On these pages, you will find useful information aimed at helping to make your start as smooth as possible. Please take a careful look at these materials. In particular, note that Key Dates includes your essential programme-specific induction.

I look forward to seeing you soon. If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Dr John KellyDirector of Postgraduate Research, Reader in Arts and Humanities Education

Dr John Kelly

Director of Postgraduate Research Studies

  • Moray House School of Education and Sport

Contact details

Pre-arrival

These pages describe what to do in preparation for your arrival both in Edinburgh and for commencing your studies.

Key dates

Find key dates for the coming academic year with a short explanation, including your programme-specific Welcome Week activities and the start of your studies.

PGR Support Team

The postgraduate research programmes (PGR) are supported by a dedicated Administrator, the PGR Director and Deputy Director.

Related links

University of Edinburgh New Students guidance