{"id":658,"date":"2018-01-16T15:06:03","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T14:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/fau\/?page_id=658"},"modified":"2025-04-02T09:37:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T07:37:58","slug":"3eme-cycle-doctorat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.umons.ac.be\/fau\/en\/loffre-de-formation\/3eme-cycle-doctorat\/","title":{"rendered":"3rd Cycle: PhD"},"content":{"rendered":"

PhD and Doctoral Training<\/h2>\n

A PhD is defined as the third cycle of university studies with the aim of training through scientific research. This academic degree is obtained after 180 credits and leads to a PhD in Architecture and Urban Planning<\/strong><\/a> or PhD in Arts and Art Science<\/strong><\/a>. It represents the highest qualification in a particular field of study and is awarded by the Faculty following the successful presentation of a doctoral thesis.<\/p>\n

The work of a PhD student combines research and personalised training, enabling them to acquire cutting-edge scientific knowledge, as well as a wide range of cross-disciplinary skills. They work on a research project, often involving a whole team of researchers. Their work is overseen by their supervisor, who advises and assists them throughout this long-term project. PhD students benefit from the experience of their peers, as well as from guidance throughout the development of their doctoral thesis.<\/p>\n

PhD students are also often required to travel to carry out their research projects. It is important to note that, as well as being a profession in its own right, a PhD gives researchers a unique opportunity for training throughout the duration of their thesis.<\/p>\n

PhDs open up exciting career prospects for graduates in academic teaching and in research and development, in both the private and public sectors.<\/p>\n

Important stages of the PhD<\/h2>\n

Everything you need to know about a PhD<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n