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Phd duration Question!

Vag · 2012-04-27 23:59:01

Hey, I'm just finishing my masters and thinking about doing a Phd...but not sure if I can dedicate 4 straight years to more study? Is it possible to take a year out in the middle of it? How does that effect funding I wonder? Any thoughts on this would be great! Cheers.:)

27-04-2012 11:59pm

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Vag

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Hey, I'm just finishing my masters and thinking about doing a Phd...but not sure if I can dedicate 4 straight years to more study? Is it possible to take a year out in the middle of it? How does that effect funding I wonder? Any thoughts on this would be great!
Cheers.:)

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#2 28-04-2012 6:06pm

Sir Ophiuchus

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What field are you in?

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#3 28-04-2012 6:22pm

Vag

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Doing an English Masters, with background in psychology...the humanities I suppose!

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#4 28-04-2012 6:26pm

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Depends on the University and the discipline I think. Im in my 3rd year of a humanitied PhD and am taking 1 year out. I can opt to take up to 2 years out.

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#5 28-04-2012 6:32pm

Vag

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Cheers for that. Nice to know it could be a possibility...four years on the trot without a break sounds daunting...offputting even.

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#6 29-04-2012 9:42am

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I'm doing an English PhD with a background in Psychology and English, feel free to PM me if you like.

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