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PhD Student Guides
As a prospective PhD student, you’re likely to have a lot of questions about the doctoral journey. Whether you’re keen to make your own research proposal or you’re applying for an advertised PhD project, the process is very different to what you may have experienced during your Bachelors or Masters degree.Similarly, the funding situation can seem more complicated for doctoral candidates, with competition often tough for the most prestigious studentship schemes.
Over the years, we’ve written hundreds of guides on the topics that matter most to prospective PhD researchers. They cover everything from writing a research proposal and finding a supervisor to completing your thesis and acing your viva exam.
Applying for a PhD is a bit more complex than applying for a Bachelors or Masters. Here are some pitfalls to avoid.
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This blog looks at some reasons for taking the part-time route to a PhD and reflects on the advantages and disadvantages of flexible study.
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Your first PhD application can be an eye-opening experience. These are some useful tips for success during the 'hustle' of an international PhD application.
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If you’ve decided to complete a Masters or a PhD, you’re at the beginning of a very exciting academic journey. However, you’ll need to consider your options for postgraduate accommodation.
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Compared to ‘academic’ doctorates, industry-funded PhDs come with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Here’s how you can make the most of them and prepare yourself for potential issues.
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If you're an international student hoping to gain a postgraduate qualification abroad, it's not always clear whether you'll need to prove your language proficiency – this blog will explain whether you have to take a language test.
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A PhD is challenging and research in some subjects can even be dangerous. So what do you do when things don't go to plan?
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Now could be a good time to revisit those PhD plans, but what can you actually expect if you swap work or jobseeking for postgraduate research? Read Sam's story.
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We asked eight PhD students to tell us what they appreciate most about working with their supervisors.
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Our new FindAPhD Potential Research Originality Justification, Evaluation and Calculation Thingy (PROJECT) is the first tool for comprehensively checking the originality of a doctoral research topic before a student proposes it or a university advertises it
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