Applying to study for a PhD in psychology
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Contents

  • Introduction
  • 1 Taking forward a career in psychology: some options
  • 2 Checking your expectations: the PhD skillset
  • 3 Finding your starting point: a PhD research area and topic
  • 4 Understanding the application procedures
    • 4.1 Step 1: Finding a supervisor
    • 4.2 Step 2: Formal application procedures
    • 4.3 The funding step
  • 5 Self-appraisal activity
  • Introduction
  • 1 Consider necessary life changes
  • 2 Plan your schedule
  • 3 Online searches
  • 4 Preparing an initial PhD proposal
    • 4.1 Thinking through your proposal
  • 5 Writing the research proposal, CV and application letter
    • 5.1 The research proposal
    • 5.2 The CV
    • 5.3 Covering letter and application form
  • 6 Preparation for an interview
    • 6.1 What do the interviewers want?
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements

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