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Applying for postgraduate study in the UK from Australia?

I'm currently completing my Honours degree in Australia.

I'm wondering if I can apply directly for a PhD in the UK? Or do I need to do an MPhil first, and then PhD? As far as I concern, with an Honours degree, I don't have to go through a research master degree before doing a PhD in Australia.

Thanks!

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  • Kukana
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    In the UK, you generally need a good 2:1 or 1st in your degree in order to go any kind of academic postgraduate study. Just getting an honours degree is not sufficient. To do a PhD, a Masters of some kind is almost always required - you have to show that you are capable of a much higher level of academic study than is needed in a first degree, and that you can produce a dissertation of sufficiently high standard.

    Having said that, the UCAS site is the place where all university level applications start. There are exceptions to just about everything, so if you can find the course you want, and if there are not many other applicants (and particularly if you are going to be self-funded) then you may find that your qualifications are sufficient after all.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    I agree. You have to get a master first to be qualified. I mean better qualified. Though such would make it easier for you to be accepted to your preferred school. You better check the UCAS site. If you need help though with moving your stuff from your place to the airport for travel, you might want to check this site as well.

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