Support and Supervision
Research degrees are supervised by suitably qualified and experienced staff, including in some instances academics from other institutions. If you are working in partnership with an external organisation you may be jointly supervised by academics from Middlesex and the collaborating partner.
Where collaboration is involved, you should ensure that from the outset the responsibilities for provision of fees, equipment and any other resources are fully understood and accepted by the partners themselves.
Academic support and guidance is constantly available, whether you work individually or as part of a team. There are regular research tutorials, plus seminars and meetings with research students, staff and guest speakers.
We have extensive library, computer, laboratory, workshop and study facilities for your use. Where appropriate, you are also encouraged to attend relevant taught classes.
Your research supervision is conducted by a Director of Studies, plus at least one (second) supervisor from the University. Frequently, an external supervisor is also involved.
Your supervisors at Middlesex will act as personal tutors—helping you to clarify your initial objectives, structure your research and develop supplementary skills. They also advise on subject reading, relevant taught courses, research seminars and workshops.
