In my master's dissertation, I investigated factors that influence the acceptance of blended learning in Malaysian private institutions. However, there is still room for research and in-depth analysis; to have better and more satisfying results.
Yes, it can. You can go much deeper into the topic and expand through more field research. Good luck.
Dear Isra,
As many colleagues have said, it is possible and there are many examples around. However, there is a little danger in it: you may lose your interest if you do research on the same topic for long. I saw several examples of young colleagues sighing that they wished they had chosen a different doctoral thesis topic!
This is your decision. Kind regards, Balázs
Yes, there are pros and cons. I would get bored but indeed it is Shah's decision in the end.
Dear Isra,
Yes, there is room for research and in-depth analysis. You obviously can do this. But I agree with Balázs Székely. If you do research on the same topic, you may be bored. You will do better if you select a new topic for your PhD research.
It would be wonderful if you could write articles based on your Master's thesis.
Yes, a master’s thesis can pave the way for a PhD dissertation, depending on the appropriateness and depth of the area under investigation, the interest of the researcher, as well as on the approval of the supervisor. The following could be insightful reads.
Neupane Bastola, M. (2020). Engagement and challenges in supervisory feedback: Supervisors’ and students’ perceptions. RELC Journal, 0033688220912547. https://doi.org/10.1177/0033688220912547
Neupane Bastola, M., & Hu, G. (2021). Supervisory feedback across disciplines: Does it meet students’ expectations? Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 46(3), 407–423. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2020.1780562
Wagener, B. (2018). The importance of affects, self-regulation and relationships in the writing of a master’s thesis. Teaching in Higher Education, 23(2), 227–242. https://doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2017.1379480
Good luck,
It is possible. However, it depends on the university that you are getting your PhD from. The rules are slightly different at each school. Most want original research. This could be an extension of what you have already done in your masters work or they may want something completely different. Discuss this with your advisors at your university.
Yes, your previous resarch work can pave the way for a PhD research, but you have to go deaper under the investigation area, find a hole in the knowlodge or field, and of course the approval of the supervisor or council.
Yes, of course, if it's much deeper and more expanded deeled with the same topic but a different problematic.
Why not? It is appropriate provided you have deeper and wider issues to ponder on the topic.
Israa Najeeb Zaidan , thank you for your question. Yes, it is possible.
Of course, PhD can be an extension of any project work at any level as well.
It really depends on several factors. Certainly, there is a difference between the natural and technical sciences, where depending on the research methods, which in Master's thesis are not so advanced, the research can be developed from different aspects. In the humanities and social sciences, it really depends on how the topic is processed and what is the potential for its elaboration. I also think that the internal legislation of individual universities or accredited doctoral study programs also deals with, if it is not covered by national legislation. Last but not least, it is the supervisor or guarantor of the doctoral studies who expresses an opinion on this. It follows that, and I think most colleagues will agree with me, this question cannot be answered unequivocally.
Of course, as long as it's a genuine extension, and not largely reworking of previous territory. However, in the humanities and especially in my discipline of philosophy, it is better to branch out and acquire an additional area of expertise. It improves one's marketability since humanities departments generally need faculty who can cover several different teaching areas.
Definitely especially in a specialized area. Agree with Karl Pfeifer Juraj Miština
Israa Najeeb Zaidan
Yes but depends on candidate willingness to achieve their goal.
I see that the question has provoked an intense debate. Despite the fact that each of us has a different professional experience and comes from a historically, socially, politically and geographically different academic background, we probably agree on a basic premise: "Dissertation project CAN be based on an extension of Master's thesis research." It really depends on several factors. The most significant is the PhD candidate itself and then the supervisor who does not only supervise the project but is a facilitator of the whole research procedure. I also agree with Mudassir Khan idea of the candidate's goal. There are many more factors that support the above premise, but it would be necessary to go in-depth and analyze the problem from multiple angles and, probably, in an international context. However, I am convinced that the opportunity to extend a Master's thesis research to a dissertation project is in the serious and professional approach of the candidate, the supervisor-guarantor and the academic institution providing the doctoral studies.
Have all of these ideas helped the person asking the question? What is her decision now?
Veronica, is there a direct answer "yes" or "no"? What does Israa expect? I think we are all just trying to share our own experiences. Based on them, Israa must find his own answer.
It's possible depending how much of an extension there will be. There's a risk that incremental research will not be original, which might be pointed out by the opponents. The motivation, as you mentioned, "to have better and more satisfying results", doesn't seem to be very convincing.
Moreover, quite often, our master research (usually first "serious" research) is a topic that we create strong emotional bond with and we expect it to be promising, but after some time and discussions it seem to be a dead-end subject.
It's good to discuss your potential PhD topic with your colleagues and check recent literature and try to think of something challenging that would not make you bored within several years of your PhD programme.
The requirements for a master’s dissertation should not be limited, so PhD work can be a Master's thesis research
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