The PhD journey: A guide to applying, starting and succeeding.

Charlotte Pennington; Emma Norris

The PhD journey: A guide to applying, starting and succeeding.

Charlotte Pennington
, Emma Norris

School of Psychology

University College London

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To postgraduates, a PhD may seem like an ideal opportunity to improve research skills prior to future work. However, the application process is a competitive and often challenging experience. This article seeks to de-mystify some of the common questions surrounding PhD applications and provide some hints and tips for potential applicants.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	A Guide for Psychology Postgraduates: Surviving Postgraduate Study
Editors	Emma Norris
Publisher	British Psychological Society
Pages	50-54
Number of pages	4
Edition	1
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2015

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