Undertaking a PhD is a significant commitment, both in time and money. It is, therefore, only natural for a doctoral candidate to be concerned about the various hurdles that he or she must jump in completing a PhD. Following acceptance by the chosen university, the...
The PhD upgrade is the first significant assessment of your research and so can loom large as a daunting hurdle to be jumped. However, if you are adequately prepared it should prove to be straightforward, and an excellent opportunity for constructive feedback. As an...
When you apply to the university of your choice to study for a PhD, you will initially be accepted as an MPhil student. This is standard practice and of no cause for concern. Though you are officially an MPhil student, the title is largely ignored, as many...