How many publications should an M.A. students have to begin and seek his/her PhD studies or to apply for scholarship?

06 June 2014 1 8K Report

I know the cliched phrase:the more the merrier, but according to your experience, How many publications do suffice to start as a PhD student or to apply for scholarship?

Dean Whitehead

Hi Bahram,

None - at the end of the day. Publications are not usually a pre-requisite for entry into a doctoral programme. Either a very good first-class honours degree or an existing Master's degree usually fill the spot. Publications are expected, however, (sometimes within) but more often after a PhD. It's a good aim for MA, MSc and MPhil (especially) students to have published their work - but it is not mandatory.

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