King's College London is a world-leading university, dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, learning and society. We are ranked 6th in the world for research power, and our research has had transformative impact on the world and in society. King’s has cutting-edge and world-class research infrastructure and facilities. King’s is home to over 4,000 doctoral students across our nine faculties. We recruit doctoral students from a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds, and with a range of lived experiences. A postgraduate research degree is an academic programme designed for individuals who want to engage in independent research in a particular field of study. It is intended for the creation and interpretation of new knowledge through original and innovative research and to extend the forefront of the discipline.