the pros and cons of taking a phd

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Deciding whether to study for a PhD can be a tough decision. The romantic fantasy of spending hours researching and developing ‘brilliant’ ideas needs to be set against harsh reality. So what are the facts? Is it really worth doing a PhD nowadays?



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PROSPROS

Career prospects. Let’s start with the obvious. The common assumption is that having a PhD enhances your employability. Further training after a degree can certainly make your CV stand out in certain fields.

Finances. It’s certainly not guaranteed, but a PhD can enhance your earning potential. This is especially true in the economic and financial fields.



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Pride of achievement. A PhD is the highest degree you can get so is a huge achievement. If nothing but the best will please you, a PhD will satisfy your intellectual dreams. Your self-confidence will sky-rocket and you will believe there is nothing you can’t achieve if you work hard enough. Plus, having the initials Dr might seem superficial, but you will be secretly very proud every time you write or say it.



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Expertise. You will be an expert in your field with piece of paper to prove it. It will open doors for you within your chosen field which may have been difficult to access otherwise.

High level skills. Depending on the type of PhD you do, your analytical and technical skills will soar. Applying these skills to the workplace will help you with new challenges and projects.

Love of learning. A PhD may be worth doing just for the sheer joy of learning.



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CONSCONS

Finances: Studying a PhD will enhance your knowledge but shrink your wallet. Fees vary hugely, with the majority of masters programmes in the £13,000 to £19,000 range. And you won’t have the luxury of a full-time income. Also count in living costs and the fact that most courses are 50 weeks long means you will have to budget well.



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No job guarantees. A PhD doesn’t necessarily help you get a job. Prospective employers may even consider you as overqualified. Intensity of study. Being completely immersed in nothing but your chosen field of study for a prolonged period can be suffocating. The self study nature of a PhD can also be quite lonely, and the small groups of students can be a startling contrast to the wider social feel of undergraduate level.



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Switching university. Many students change university for their PhD course. It takes time to adjust to a new system and new tutors. Sometimes tutors can consider you an ‘outsider’ and you may have to work harder to make an impact.

Missing years of work. Your friends may be progressing rapidly up the career ladder by the time you’ve finished your course.

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The decision of whether to study a PhD is not an easy one. But taking your time and asking for advice will mean that you will come to the right decision for you.

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