Britain is favored by many students because of its short academic system, because compared with four or five years in other countries, the three-year doctoral program in Britain has indeed shortened a lot of time.
However, these three years are not an absolute value. It varies from person to person and from major to major.
Generally speaking, science students may spend two and a half to three years doing experiments, and then writing the most troublesome papers.
Some students can finish it in one year, while others may not finish it in two or three years. If it is a liberal arts student, if it goes well, it will take about three and a half years to complete.
If students go abroad to study for a doctorate after completing their undergraduate studies in China, it usually takes 3-5 years for them to study for a master's degree or a postgraduate's degree. It usually takes about 3 years for students to apply for a doctorate directly.
These are reference times. It is entirely possible for students with excellent academic performance to graduate early. In fact, many students got their doctorates within three years.
In terms of application, it is best to start one year before the admission time.
First of all, choose a tutor who is similar to his major, take the initiative to contact him by email, introduce his learning intention, and send his resume, academic papers and other documents that can prove his academic ability to the other party.
The wording in the email is very important, and the content should be clear, so that the tutor can have a good impression on you.
At the same time, select appropriate references. References must have sufficient qualifications and credibility, and must have a thorough understanding of your situation. Because once your application is accepted, the school will probably contact them directly.
The probability of British graduates applying for a doctorate is not necessarily higher than that of China. It can only be said that students who have graduated from Britain will have a slightly higher probability of applying for a doctorate in our school than those in other schools.
However, it still depends on our own situation and the projects studied by teachers. Some teachers may not need new students at all this year.
In Britain, you don't have to finish your master's degree to apply for a doctorate. As long as you graduate from a bachelor's degree, you can apply for a doctorate directly. British schools generally require more than 2: 1 point, which is a good level in China.
The specific application conditions still have to contact the school. However, for domestic undergraduates, it will be a little more difficult to apply for a Ph.D. in the UK directly from China.
After all, people are not in England and don't know anyone. They can only communicate with their teachers by e-mail or long-distance telephone. Although it is not very comprehensive, the application qualification is absolutely available. As long as you start applying, you are likely to succeed.
It is true that many domestic students may find it hard to read the Expo, but the life of British doctoral students is also colorful. They have the opportunity to attend international conferences, practice demonstrations from time to time, and travel to Europe when they are free. Although they are nervous, they will be happy.