Postgraduate & PhD Study

Choosing a Masters or PhD, admissions, and research careers.

• How to choose the right Masters programme

  The wrong Masters costs you time and money. A practical way to compare programmes on the things that actually matter.

  Choosing a programme · 6 min read

• How to choose where to do a PhD

  The supervisor and the group matter more than the university's name. A practical way to choose the right place for your doctorate.

  Choosing a programme · 6 min read

• How to find and apply for a funded PhD

  Funded PhD positions are out there, but they are found and won differently from taught courses. Where to look, and how to approach a supervisor.

  Applying & funding · 6 min read

• Masters or PhD: which is right for you?

  They are very different commitments with very different payoffs. How to work out which postgraduate path fits your goals, not just your ambition.

  Choosing a programme · 6 min read

• How to email a potential PhD supervisor

  A good first email can open the door to a PhD. A generic one gets deleted. What to say, what to attach, and the mistakes that get you ignored.

  Applying & funding · 5 min read

• How to survive and finish a PhD

  Finishing a PhD is less about brilliance than about steadiness. The habits that carry people through the long middle and out the other side.

  Doing & finishing a PhD · 6 min read

• What to do after a PhD: academia or industry

  Most PhD graduates do not become professors, and that is fine. How to think clearly about the paths open to you and choose one that fits.

  Doing & finishing a PhD · 6 min read