PhD or MSc by Research

This page contains information for students starting their PhD or MSc by Research at the University of Edinburgh in January 2025.

Dr Darío Luis Banegas

Director of Postgraduate Research Studies

  • Moray House School of Education and Sport

Contact details

Hello and welcome. My name is Darío Luis Banegas 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.

Pre-arrival

What to do before you arrive in Edinburgh and begin your studies.

Key dates

Find key dates related to the coming academic year, including Welcome Week activities.

PGR Support Team

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

Our Postgraduate Research support service team play a pivotal role in all aspects of your experience studying with us, ranging from student support and general guidance during the application process and offers for PGR programmes, support throughout your programme of study, including annual progression reviews, supervision and engagement monitoring and finally to thesis submission and award processes.

This team will guide you through your time at Edinburgh, from the moment you join us at Welcome Week, until your graduation day. Support continues after graduation, as you will always have a friendly face to greet you and helpful assistance when you need it as a member of our alumni community.

The main purpose of the PGR Team is to ensure your smooth progression through the programme. As such, they share the programme-specific email account which you are encouraged to use as this is monitored by staff members in the professional services team, so you are always provided with support, assistance and guidance when you need it, without delay.


Upon joining the University, all research students will normally be allocated two supervisors: a Principal Supervisor and a Second Supervisor or, in appropriate cases, two Co-Supervisors. The relationship with your supervisor is one of the most important parts of your PhD/MScR. You are both responsible for contributing constructively to this relationship through courtesy and mutual respect. 


The Student Experience and Support Office (SESO) team are based in G.09, Charteris Land. They are a hub of information, advice and guidance for students, particularly regarding non-programme-specific queries. If you have a question about any aspect of your life as a student at Moray House, you can visit the office or contact the team.


Welcome from the Careers Service at the University of Edinburgh! We have developed a new series of flexible career development presentations designed to support Postgraduate students in the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences. We will cover the career essentials, including marketing your qualification, career planning & decision making, building your professional profile, networking & navigating the job market and address your needs whether you have joined directly from your undergraduate degree (developing your career) or come with 3+ years of professional experience (advancing your career).


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