PhD students at UCLIC
UCLIC PhD students are integral part of our research team, each pursuing their individual research project. They work under the direct supervision of two or more members of academic staff, and within a vibrant, research-intensive environment. They have access to facilities, formal and informal training opportunities at UCLIC and across the entirety of UCL. UCLIC PhD graduates pursue careers in leading universities and major technology industries worldwide.
PhD applicants are generally expected to have a commitment to and demonstrated ability in research (such as in an undergraduate or a master’s research project), in addition to meeting the requirements specified on the UCLIC PhD prospectus page. Often, previous research experience and performance will show whether research is right for you, and whether you are right for research.
Our PhD programme
UCL Interaction Centre MPhil/PhD
This is a cross-faculty programme in which students undertake postgraduate research under the supervision of academic staff who are leaders in their specialisation within human-computer interaction.
Learn more and apply
- Finding potential PhD supervisors
- Understanding fees and funding opportunities
- Following the application process
Career destinations
Some of our graduates have become postdoctoral researchers and lecturers within UCL and other universities in the UK and beyond, such as the USA, Mexico, Malaysia and Australia. Others have gone on to work in Industry or have become consultants on various aspects of human-computer interaction.
Students’ testimonials
My time at UCLIC completely transformed my perspective on novel and creative research. I was fortunate to have exceptional supervisors and peers who lit up my path throughout this memorable journey. As I continue to pursue my own research, the passion for genuine science that was sparked here will always remain a driving force.
I had an amazing time completing my PhD at UCLIC. I benefited from incredible academics and amazing peer support group. I was exposed to great research practise and had opportunities to meet world class researchers. I was given so many opportunities to learn, grow my research and broaden my ideas and aspirations. UCLIC brings together a high calibre of people for work and play. From research seminars to park lunches! This was a great place to study and work.
I feel very fortunate to have obtained my PhD from UCLIC, ranked as one of the top HCI research institutes in the world. UCLIC provided a very friendly and supportive environment to develop as a researcher, mentor and teacher. My supervisor Ann Blandford, and other academics I collaborated with were always on hand to guide me in the right direction while allowing me the freedom to work independently at my own pace.
