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New study proves the value of a PhD

Deborah Gabriel My PhD May 5, 2013August 17, 2017doctoral degree, doctoral research, PhD, postgraduate research 0 Comment

A new study that examines the employability and value of doctoral graduates in comparison with masters and first degree graduates reveals that those with a doctorate have higher earnings and have fared better during the recession. Read more

PhD project: the interim assessment

Deborah Gabriel My PhD November 7, 2011August 17, 2017doctoral degree, interim assessment, PhD, PhD interim assessment 0 Comment

The viva is widely recognised as the final stage in a doctoral study where candidates are required to defend their research. But doctoral students are assessed much earlier in a similar fashion through the interim assessment. Read more