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PHD ?!

Bryanna

Hi all - hope you are all keeping safe.

I am coming to the end of my Level 7 (part-time) and I am considering a PHD. I have done a lot of online research surrounding a PHD but I'm looking for some real advice from some fellow professionals that have completed their research or are currently undergoing their research. 

Is it a case of narrowing down what I am passionate about and would like to research and then choosing a relevant university? 

Are you able to work full time as well or is that slightly naive? 

What do you wish you would have known before starting your PHD? 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

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  • Hi Bryanna!

    I understand your mind-set completely. I had considered doing a PHD since completing my bachelors in 2013. Since then I have gone on to complete a Masters in HRM and currently finishing a postgraduate certificate in Employment Law. I do spend a lot of time wishing I had just gone ahead and done the PHD. I love learning and enjoy writing. On reflection I am glad I haven’t at this stage of my career and life. I don’t think a PHD would help my career, as I do not want to teach or be a researcher. Instead I have decided to do courses that augment my previous learning and work experiences. What I am seriously considering doing is turning my current course in employment law into another masters. Hopefully this will satisfy the urge to do a PHD! I would suggest, as Teresa has, to seriously consider this option.
  • in reply to Katie
    This is definitely an interesting alternative route - thank you for sharing! My concern is the same, I'm not sure if it will benefit my career as I too have no interest in becoming a teacher or researcher (at the moment anyway).
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