Thinking about doing a master’s before a PhD?
Advantages and disadvantages, tips and tricks
If you are thinking about applying for either a master’s or a PhD degree, there are many factors to think about. Maybe you are considering applying for a master’s to prepare for a PhD or to test out graduate school.
If you are in the process of determining whether a master’s degree is the right path for you, you will be asking yourself lots of question — Does it align with my academic and career goals? What are the advantages and challenges of pursuing a master’s before applying to a PhD programme? How does the type of master’s programme I choose impact my future research and PhD journey?
If this is you, and you are interested in hearing about the experiences and reflections of people who have completed a master’s before a PhD, have a listen to Project SHORT’s latest podcast episode ‘SHORT Talk about Doing a Master’s Before a PhD’ available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
I had an amazing time chatting with host Dr Sofia Georgiadou and 6 fellow PhD researchers from a diverse range of disciplines and backgrounds. It was reassuring to hear that many of us had experienced similar highs and lows.
For more information and tips on applying to a master’s degree, feel free to have a read here. If you would like to hear either from people who have completed the specific master’s programme you are interested in or from potential prospective supervisors, you might also consider cold emailing.
