PHD Services

Graduate in Ph.D. from UK

A PhD stands for 'Doctor of Philosophy', sometimes referred to as a 'doctorate'. It is the highest level of degree that a student can achieve. A PhD in UK usually culminates in a dissertation, based on the research carried out by the student over the course duration. The research must, of course, be original and aim to add new knowledge or theories in the area of specialization, or the student can also choose to build on existing knowledge or theories. The career opportunities for students who have completed their PhD mainly depend on what the PhD was in. Some have the option of commercial research, while many are able to use their research skills in areas of business and finance..

The PhD Application Service can help you successfully be accepted on to a PhD programme in the UK by advising you on your choice of university, providing intensive interview practice and editing your personal statement and research proposal into what an admission panel want to read.

Why use the PhD Service?

The PhD Service will do the following to maximise your chance of securing an offer:

• Pre-screen your transcripts and ensure you are eligible to apply
• Advice on choosing suitable universities
• Provide a checklist of documents required
• Edit all supporting documents, including your personal statement, CV and reference letters
• Review and edit your research proposal, providing feedback
• Fill in the university application forms and track your application after submission
• 60 minute non subject specific interview session to familiarise you with the setting, followed by feedback

Tips for PhD Research Proposal

Your research proposal should be 1000-2000 words and include the following:

• Area to be investigated
• The issue, research question or hypothesis that is to be tested
• The likely methods and techniques to be used in the investigation
• The relationship of the proposed research to the published literature and current research in your field, and an indication of the contribution your thesis would make
• Details of work you have already done in the proposed field
• Your suitability as a researcher for the proposed project

A research proposal enables the academic staff responsible for selecting applicants to assess:

• Your competence in the proposed field of study
• Your ability to conduct a research programme independently
• The nature of the supervision required
  

Study a PhD in the UK

To learn more, arrange your free consultation in London or Leicester today.