Stand out from the crowd by being part of the tiny 2% of the world's population who hold a doctorate degree!

This course offers a complete guide to preparing for, undertaking and passing your PhD. It is designed specifically for students working in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences, whether they have already started the PhD or are considering embarking on this exciting academic journey.

In this course, we will go through all stages of the PhD from the university application to the viva exam, focusing in particular on:

• Developing a research project

• Choosing the right supervisor(s) and university

• Writing a research proposal

• Undertaking a literature review

• Planning a research project

• Undertaking the 'upgrade' exam

• Designing a research methodology

• Conducting independent research

• Writing and editing a PhD thesis

• Nailing the 'viva voce' exam

The course contains 10 sections, each of which contain a mixture of lectures, quizzes and handouts designed to guide you through the PhD degree. It has been informed not only through research but also through personal experience: alongside conventional advice, I'll be sharing with you the many things I wish I'd known before/during my own PhD. Whether you're simply interested in finding out more about what a PhD involves or you're a current or prospective PhD student looking for guidance through the various (and sometimes confusing) stages of the doctoral degree, this is the right course for you!