Key Information
Tutors: Dr Helal Ahmed & Career Consultants (Careers Service)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Delivery: Live (Online, MS Teams) & Live (In-Person, South Kensington)
Audience: Master's students
Dates
- Weds 02 December 2026
13:30-15:00, MS Teams - Weds 27 January 2027
13:30-15:00, MS Teams
Deciding whether to do a PhD could be difficult. Understanding your motivations and options are essential to making an informed choice. This course is composed of a series of lectures delivered by different speakers (Careers Consultant, Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI) Tutor and PhD students) exploring whether one should begin a PhD, life as a PhD student, and the options after obtaining a PhD.
This course is open to all Master's Students.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Identify the motivations, benefits, and challenges associated with undertaking a PhD.
- Recognise the experiences and expectations of life as a PhD student.
- Evaluate whether pursuing a PhD aligns with your personal, academic, and career goals.
- Explore the career pathways available after a PhD.
How to Book
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Please ensure you have read and understood ECRI’s attendance & cancellation policy before booking.