A Complete Guide to the PhD Degree: From Application to Viva

Learn how to master your PhD in the Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities!

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A Complete Guide to the PhD Degree: From Application to Viva

What You Will Learn!

Discover how to develop a strong research project
Identify the right supervisors and university
Understand how to write a research proposal
Learn how to undertake a comprehensive literature review
Understand the processes and outcomes of the upgrade exam
Discover how to develop a research methodology
Learn how to write a PhD thesis from abstract to conclusion
Understand how to prepare for the viva and what questions to expect
Develop research skills for humanities and social sciences subjects

Description

Stand out from the crowd by being part of the tiny 2% of the world's population who hold a doctorate degree!

This course offers a complete guide to preparing for, undertaking and passing your PhD. It is designed specifically for students working in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences, whether they have already started the PhD or are considering embarking on this exciting academic journey.

In this course, we will go through all stages of the PhD from the university application to the viva exam, focusing in particular on:

Developing a research project
Choosing the right supervisor(s) and university
Writing a research proposal
Undertaking a literature review
Planning a research project
Undertaking the 'upgrade' exam
Designing a research methodology
Conducting independent research
Writing and editing a PhD thesis
Nailing the 'viva voce' exam

The course contains 10 sections, each of which contain a mixture of lectures, quizzes and handouts designed to guide you through the PhD degree. It has been informed not only through research but also through personal experience: alongside conventional advice, I'll be sharing with you the many things I wish I'd known before/during my own PhD. Whether you're simply interested in finding out more about what a PhD involves or you're a current or prospective PhD student looking for guidance through the various (and sometimes confusing) stages of the doctoral degree, this is the right course for you!