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Choosing a PhD
Written by Mark Bennett
There's a lot to consider when choosing a PhD, from the university you study at and the supervisor you work with to the STEM project or AHSS project you pursue. Thankfully, there are lots of resources out there to help with your decision.
In this section we've looked at using university rankings for PhD study as well as specific assessment systems like the UK's Research Excellence Framework (REF).
We've also helped explain the difference between an MPhil and a PhD, offered some tips for getting the most from a postgraduate study fair and put together a step-by-step process for your PhD search.
The rest is up to you!
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MPhil vs PhD
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Choosing a PhD Supervisor
This page explains how to find and choose a PhD supervisor. We’ve also covered the qualities of a good PhD supervisor.
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Finding the perfect research project for a PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) area is a little different to other subjects. Our guide explains more.
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Choosing Where to Do a PhD
Deciding on the best university for a PhD can be tricky. Our guide explains what to consider, including potential supervisors, research facilities, funding availability and rankings.
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Mark Bennett
Mark joined FindAPhD to develop our first ever advice articles in 2013 and now serves as our Director of Audience & Editorial, making sure our websites and information are as useful as possible for people thinking about Masters and PhD study. He has a PhD in English Literature from the University of Sheffield, as well as Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Kent and the University of South Wales.
Last Updated: 05 February 2021