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PhD study in the UK

PhD study in the UK. How to write a good research proposal Andrea Schwedler, MA International Recruitment Manager (Acting) Recruitment and Admissions Service Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh BC UK Exhibition, Bangkok, 20 th January 2013. Statistics. 2010/2011(HESA )

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PhD study in the UK

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  1. PhD study in the UK How to write a good research proposal Andrea Schwedler, MA International Recruitment Manager (Acting) Recruitment and Admissions Service Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh BC UK Exhibition, Bangkok, 20th January 2013

  2. Statistics 2010/2011(HESA) PhD students from Thailand in the UK 1165 in total Popular subjects: business, finance, accountancy, management, science and engineering

  3. Why a PhD? Contribution to knowledge in your field Passion, enthusiasm and drive

  4. Types of PhDs Vary according to your subject area • PhD – between 3 to 5 years of study • New route PhDs – 4 years, involve additional general study • EngD – Doctorate in Engineering – 4 years – research in University and in industry • Professional Doctorates –DBA (Doctor of Business Administration), EdD (Doctor of Education), ClinPsyD (Doctor of Clinical Psychology)

  5. Challenges • Working whilst doing research • Family/partner/caring responsibilities • Close relationship with supervisor – there will be conflicts you need to work through with him/her! • Patience – many years of study and research • MONEY MATTERS!

  6. Money money money…. Tuition fees vary between PhD programmes • can start at £10.000 per year (arts/humanities/social sciences) • mid-range: £13.000-15.000 (science, engineering, technology) • up to £50.000 for a MBA (based on demand, reputation etc.)

  7. Funding • PhD studentships – earn while you study • University scholarships (different names) • International scholarships programme (full or partial) • Scholarships by networks/consortia or other types partnerships • Industry scholarships

  8. A good research proposal Covers two things • Articulates an interesting question • Lays out a plan for answering that question

  9. Topics of your proposal (1) • Objective: overall purpose/goal of your project • Significance: benefit of your project? Who will it help and how? • Awareness of your field: your literature review – issues, problems, gaps • Methodology: framework, data collection and analysis

  10. Topics of your proposal (2) • Resources: staff; IT packages or other equipment (labs) • Other issues: ethical considerations; project start date and finish; how will you balance the various steps of your various research activities (reading, lab research, conferences, analysis, writing up)?

  11. Next steps • Good preparation is key • Negotiations with potential supervisor (email, Skype) - do NOT just email your CV to academics • Be clear and precise about your intended research • Submit your proposal • Apply online through University website

  12. Further information • Speak to staff at British Council UK Exhibition!! • University websites • Your own network (colleagues, professors, lecturers etc.) • Postgraduate and MBA Guide 2013 – www.educationuk.org • www.jobs.ac.uk – PhD studentships Good luck! Any questions?

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