How many hours do I need to spend studying for a PhD, and can I work?
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- Location
- Poole, United Kingdom
- Funding
- See university guidance
- Application deadline
- See university guidance
How many hours do I need to spend studying for a PhD, and can I work?
AUB recognises that embarking on a research degree is a significant undertaking in terms of both finance and time. As a full-time student, you're expected to commit to an average of 35 hours a week to your research and so it's important to ensure that the number of hours engaged in any form of paid employment is not excessive.
As a part-time student you are expected to commit to an average of 17.5 hours a week to your research. Paid employment may be undertaken within reason and such that it isn't detrimental to your studies i.e. normally no more than 23.5 hours paid work per week during term time.
You may need to spend more time on your PhD at key stages of progression such as confirmation and submission. Students requiring a visa in order to study at the University will need to check the terms and conditions relating to their eligibility to work.