Pre-PhD Preparation Programme & Course

Program Overview

This three-month Pre-PhD Preparation Programme guides aspiring researchers in identifying a research topic, developing a research proposal, and navigating the UK university application process. Through workshops and one-to-one sessions, participants acquire essential academic and research skills, including literature review techniques, research design, and proposal defense strategies. The program is led by experienced tutors who provide personalized support and ensure a successful transition to PhD studies.

Program Outline

However, it briefly describes the program overview as follows:

• This three-month course helps identify a research topic and develop a research proposal suitable for you and takes you step-by-step through the University’s application process.
• It will equip you with the academic and research skills required to successfully gain a place at a UK university and to embark on your research studies with confidence.

Outline:

• The course consists of a series of workshops with one-to-one sessions.
• Comprehensive online study materials accompany the workshops to help you work efficiently between workshop sessions in developing your own proposal.
• Workshop topics include:
• Initial research into universities and suitable research topics
• Literature review searches
• Quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Preparing a qualitative interview checklist
• Preparing a quantitative research survey instrument
• Developing research questions and objectives
• Developing a conceptual framework
• Contribution to knowledge and Originality
• Tentative methodology and justification of research design
• Defending your proposal at an interview

Teaching:

• The program's tutors have many years of experience helping students at this level of study and understand exactly what is required for a successful application.

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