[Ferrus]

Hmm, I'd like to know how. For myself, some day I'll put myself through the pain of an open university part-time PhD.

[janjanmmm]

(Original post by kka25)
Owh, my dear;.....

Look, this is my opinion. I am not going to argue with you any more. Unlike you, I value my time. Please, do not bother responding.

PS: My last postwas closed at my request because of the user Ory, who spammed it. This user is currently suspended, all his comments are removed from the thread. Do not pretend to know something you know nothing about.

[Rsfc2007]

(Original post by Ancathdubh)
Hi all, I was just wondering if any of you is starting a PhD without funding and how you plan to cover expenses. I do not know about the results of all scholarships i applied for, and if they are unsuccessful I don't know what I should do.
Do you think it's worth to ask a loan or spend so much from your own pocket? Is it possible to combine part time work with PhD studies...? Thanks you so much!

Can you do your phd part time? I'm going to be doing part time phd + part time working

[grimreefer]

I will be starting a PhD this october, and my application for funding has been rejected so i may have to self-fund. Although i really want to do the phd, i am a bit worried about being being short of money for the next 3 years or so. I am considering getting back to my potential supervisor and seeing if i can do it part time instead.

[gumball]

(Original post by grimreefer)
I will be starting a PhD this october, and my application for funding has been rejected so i may have to self-fund. Although i really want to do the phd, i am a bit worried about being being short of money for the next 3 years or so. I am considering getting back to my potential supervisor and seeing if i can do it part time instead.

Have you read this thread? There are lots of opinions on the points you need to consider for self-funding a PhD.

Doing it part time is one way to approach it, but 6 years on any topic is pretty mind-blowing.

[Cora Lindsay]

(Original post by grimreefer)
I will be starting a PhD this october, and my application for funding has been rejected so i may have to self-fund. Although i really want to do the phd, i am a bit worried about being being short of money for the next 3 years or so. I am considering getting back to my potential supervisor and seeing if i can do it part time instead.

Part time is very tough and only really possible, in my view, if you are in a job where you can write up the research results you get from 'the day job' as at least part of the thesis.

[redrachy]

I am a self funding full time phd student who also qorks 35 hours a week. So for all those who feel the need to post negative messages and comment, and deter others from the idea of oding a pHD- shove that in your pipe and smoke it.

I gained at masters at distinction level at my university and was fully encouraged to apply for a PHD with funding. However, as like in many other universities at the moment, mine had to make several cuts etc and only offered a few scholarships.

I only applied to the one university as i know my superviosr and was adament that he be the one to guide my PHD work. So i am now self funding and working very long hours.

My advice would be, yes it is absolutely possible, even more so if you are only working part time. What it really comes down to is how much you want to specialise in the field of study you are looking at, and how hard you are willing to work. Of course it is not worth it if you are not fully committed and passionate about your topic, or about becoming a DR in your proffession, as it is a lot of money and time to spend.

But if you are willing-go for it! If i can do a PHD full time and basically work full time, so can you.