PhD by publication ‘not an option’ at most UK universities

Review finds only one in three institutions publishes guidance on alternative doctorate format

Published on
October 11, 2023
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October 12, 2023
Jack Grove
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Reader's comments (2)

#1 Submitted by dramusa... on October 12, 2023 - 8:13am
Its true we need to change the style by which PhDs are awarded, specifically offer more options in more flexible ways. Going by the world trends, PhD by publications and by work experience should lead rather than thesis. Age is another ground should be looked at. So seniors what to have PhDs but the steps are too tight for them.
#2 Submitted by p.w.... on October 28, 2023 - 6:50pm
This is a no-brainer!

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