Doing a PhD
Discover exactly what you’ll do as a Research Student, what outputs will be expected of you and how you can best approach them.
Key Resources
What Is a PhD Thesis?
Advice on what a PhD thesis is, what a good thesis should look like and important information to include and tips on getting published.
What Is a PhD Literature Review?
Guidance on the PhD literature review and common questions answered: How do you write one? How long should it be? What should you include?
PhD Viva Voces – A Complete Guide
The PhD viva voce is the finale hurdle to your PhD. What should you expect? How do you prepare for it? Read our article to find out.
Supporting Resources
How to Write an Abstract for a Dissertation or Thesis
Writing a good abstract is essential as it may be the only section someone reads about your research. Our guide and examples show how to do this.
Aims and Objectives – A Guide for Academic Writing
Discover the correct way to write aims and objectives for your thesis, dissertation or research project. We share real examples, breakdowns and common mistakes.
PhD Failure Rate – A Study of 26,076 PhD Candidates
We investigated the PhD failure rate across 26,076 PhD students from 14 universities. Read our detailed breakdown to learn what your chances are.
UK Universities – Academic Titles and Hierarchy Explained
Understanding the academic titles and ranking hierarchy of UK universities is fundamental if you want a smooth start to your PhD. Learn more about this here.
Acknowledgements for PhD Thesis and Dissertations – Explained
The acknowledgement section of a thesis or dissertation is where you recognise and thank those who supported you during your PhD; learn more about what this means.
How Long Is a PhD Thesis?
One of the most challenging aspects of a PhD degree is the volume of work that goes into writing your thesis. So this raises the question, exactly how long is a PhD thesis?
How Long Does A PhD Take?
Knowing how long a PhD takes can be enough to sway your decision on whether a PhD is worth it for you. So with that in mind, exactly how long does a PhD take?
Publishing Your First Paper
Publishing your first paper may seem like a difficult task but it doesn’t have to be; here are our 5 tips to help you get started.
How to Read a Journal Article
Learn about the three-pass strategy where you take in more detail on each pass and decide at each stage if there’s enough there for you to spend more time on.
What You Should Expect from Your PhD Supervisor
A good supervisor will act as your mentor. They will not only help you progress through each stage of a PhD but are also a source of information or someone to bounce ideas off.
How to Give a Presentation as A PhD Student
Tips on how to successfully structure, format and deliver a PhD presentation that will impress your audience.
PhD Advice
Gain valuable insight from our collection of exclusive interviews with both current and past PhD students. Learn from their best advice, personal challenges and career path after completing their doctorate.
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