Introduction The PHD Department has a long tradition of research and postgraduate research supervision. It is well-housed with high quality computing facilities. The library is adjacent to the Department and its mathematics holdings reflect the long history of the Department. The Department has large research groups in the areas of Topology, Representation Theory and Group Theory. In all its areas of research, the members of the Department are involved in world-wide collaborations and many research workers, PhD students to senior researchers, visit the Department. The Graduate School offers an induction programme and skills training opportunities for all research students to support their studies and to help with career planning. You can study a 3 year, 3.5 year or 4 year research programme. Programme Quick Facts University of Aberdeen 36 Months 60 Months Full Time and Part Time September and January start Find out about fees on the programme page Find out about scholarships on the programme page Life in Aberdeen Find out more about: Your Accommodation Campus Facilities Aberdeen City Student Support Clubs and Societies /student-life