Dr Des McLernon, Director of Graduate Studies
Overview
Dr Des McLernon is the Director of Graduate Studies at the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, he plays a key part in developing the learning and teaching experience for postgraduate students. Here Des explains why Leeds is an excellent choice for individuals considering undertaking a research degree. He also talks about the student experience and student support.

Research degrees
Welcome to our Research degrees Virtual Experience. Here you can meet our academics and research students as well as find out more about the support available to you during your PhD study. Our School is ranked number 1 in the UK, with an impressive 80% of research activity rated as internationally excellent or world leading. These high ratings enable the us to attract the best academic staff and researchers, and to invest in excellent facilities.
This wealth of expertise and investment ensures that you will be supervised by world-class academics at the cutting edge of their discipline who will challenge, encourage and support you, and give you the best possible foundation on which to build your future career.