Why should you do a PhD?
你為何需要讀博?
For many people, acquiring a doctorate degree is the absolute pinnacle of academic achievement, giving them the right to call themselves "doctor". These are perfectly good reasons to do a PhD.
對于很多人而言，獲得博士學位絕對是學術成就的頂峰，這使得他們有權自稱“博士”。這些都是讀博的理由。
However, the act of pursuing a PhD can be a complex, expensive and time-consuming exercise. But with the right PhD preparation, some sound advice, and a thorough understanding of the task at hand, your years as a doctoral student can be some of the most rewarding of your life.
然而，讀博的過程是復雜的、花錢的且費時的。但是如果有正確的讀博準備、一些不錯的建議和對手邊工作的透徹理解，你的讀博歲月能夠成為你一生當中收貨最多的時光。
What is a PhD, exactly?
博士學位的確切含義是什么?
The term "PhD" is often used as a synonym for any doctoral-level qualification. In actual fact, doctorate degrees can often be split into two sections: MPhil and PhD.
“博士學位”一詞通常是具有任何博士水平資質(zhì)的同義詞。事實上，博士學位往往會被分為兩大類：副博士和哲學博士。
What is a PhD thesis? And what is a PhD viva?
什么是博士學位論文?什么是博士學位答辯?
A PhD thesis will be produced in close cooperation with an academic supervisor, usually one with expertise in that particular field of study. This dissertation is the backbone of a PhD, and is the candidate’s opportunity to communicate their research to others in their field (and a wider audience).
博士學位論文是在與導師的密切合作下完成的，通常是特定研究領域內(nèi)的一個專門知識。論文是博士學位的主干，是攻讀者與同一領域內(nèi)的人(知識面更廣)交流研究的契機。
PhD students also have to explain and defend their thesis in front of a panel of academics. It’s this part of the process that PhD students often find the most challenging, which is known as a “viva”.
博士生還必須得在一組學者面前進行答辯。這是博士生們覺得挑戰(zhàn)性的環(huán)節(jié)，俗稱“答辯”。
PhD eligibility
博士學位資質(zhì)
Students who want to study for a PhD will usually be required to have obtained a master’s degree in a related field of study (some universities may accept a strong undergraduate degree).
想要攻讀博士學位的學生一般需要持有相關領域的碩士學位(部分大學可能接受能力強的本科生)。
Doing a PhD part-time
做兼職
Many PhD and MPhil candidates choose to pursue their qualification part-time, in order to allow time to work and earn while studying.
為了在學習的同時工作和賺錢，很多博士生和副博士生會選擇做兼職。
Your PhD supervisor
你的博士導師
Choosing the right PhD supervisor for you is essential if you want to get the most out of your PhD.
如果你想要學到最多的東西，那么選擇一個正確的博士導師對你而言至關重要。
How to successfully complete your PhD
如何順利拿到博士學位
There is, alas, no sure-fire way to ensure doctoral success. It won’t take you long to realise that as a PhD candidate, long hours and sleepless nights become part of the norm.
哎!沒有能夠確保順利畢業(yè)的方法。不久之后，你就會意識到作為一個博士生，長時間學習和熬夜會是正常生活的一部分。
Coping with PhD stress
處理壓力
If you do decide to embark on a doctorate, you are sure to encounter stress. The work involved is often carried out alone, the hours can be long and many students can suffer from the pressure that they feel is on their shoulders.
如果你決定攻讀博士學位，你就肯定會有壓力。而這也往往需要你一個人扛，壓力時間會持續(xù)很長，很多學生會受到他們肩上的壓力的折磨。
Post-doctorate: what happens after you finish your PhD?
博士后：完成博士學位后會發(fā)生什么?
Life after doctorate. What does it hold? The short answer is "who knows?" Many new doctors want to pursue a career in academia, many move into industry. Some might take some time out if they can afford to.
攻讀完博士后，你會有怎樣的生活?簡單的答案即是“誰知道啊?”很多剛畢業(yè)的博士生想要在學術界有一份工作，還有很多人會求職工業(yè)。如果有錢的話，有些人還會花上一些時間出行。
你為何需要讀博?
For many people, acquiring a doctorate degree is the absolute pinnacle of academic achievement, giving them the right to call themselves "doctor". These are perfectly good reasons to do a PhD.
對于很多人而言，獲得博士學位絕對是學術成就的頂峰，這使得他們有權自稱“博士”。這些都是讀博的理由。
However, the act of pursuing a PhD can be a complex, expensive and time-consuming exercise. But with the right PhD preparation, some sound advice, and a thorough understanding of the task at hand, your years as a doctoral student can be some of the most rewarding of your life.
然而，讀博的過程是復雜的、花錢的且費時的。但是如果有正確的讀博準備、一些不錯的建議和對手邊工作的透徹理解，你的讀博歲月能夠成為你一生當中收貨最多的時光。
What is a PhD, exactly?
博士學位的確切含義是什么?
The term "PhD" is often used as a synonym for any doctoral-level qualification. In actual fact, doctorate degrees can often be split into two sections: MPhil and PhD.
“博士學位”一詞通常是具有任何博士水平資質(zhì)的同義詞。事實上，博士學位往往會被分為兩大類：副博士和哲學博士。
What is a PhD thesis? And what is a PhD viva?
什么是博士學位論文?什么是博士學位答辯?
A PhD thesis will be produced in close cooperation with an academic supervisor, usually one with expertise in that particular field of study. This dissertation is the backbone of a PhD, and is the candidate’s opportunity to communicate their research to others in their field (and a wider audience).
博士學位論文是在與導師的密切合作下完成的，通常是特定研究領域內(nèi)的一個專門知識。論文是博士學位的主干，是攻讀者與同一領域內(nèi)的人(知識面更廣)交流研究的契機。
PhD students also have to explain and defend their thesis in front of a panel of academics. It’s this part of the process that PhD students often find the most challenging, which is known as a “viva”.
博士生還必須得在一組學者面前進行答辯。這是博士生們覺得挑戰(zhàn)性的環(huán)節(jié)，俗稱“答辯”。
PhD eligibility
博士學位資質(zhì)
Students who want to study for a PhD will usually be required to have obtained a master’s degree in a related field of study (some universities may accept a strong undergraduate degree).
想要攻讀博士學位的學生一般需要持有相關領域的碩士學位(部分大學可能接受能力強的本科生)。
Doing a PhD part-time
做兼職
Many PhD and MPhil candidates choose to pursue their qualification part-time, in order to allow time to work and earn while studying.
為了在學習的同時工作和賺錢，很多博士生和副博士生會選擇做兼職。
Your PhD supervisor
你的博士導師
Choosing the right PhD supervisor for you is essential if you want to get the most out of your PhD.
如果你想要學到最多的東西，那么選擇一個正確的博士導師對你而言至關重要。
How to successfully complete your PhD
如何順利拿到博士學位
There is, alas, no sure-fire way to ensure doctoral success. It won’t take you long to realise that as a PhD candidate, long hours and sleepless nights become part of the norm.
哎!沒有能夠確保順利畢業(yè)的方法。不久之后，你就會意識到作為一個博士生，長時間學習和熬夜會是正常生活的一部分。
Coping with PhD stress
處理壓力
If you do decide to embark on a doctorate, you are sure to encounter stress. The work involved is often carried out alone, the hours can be long and many students can suffer from the pressure that they feel is on their shoulders.
如果你決定攻讀博士學位，你就肯定會有壓力。而這也往往需要你一個人扛，壓力時間會持續(xù)很長，很多學生會受到他們肩上的壓力的折磨。
Post-doctorate: what happens after you finish your PhD?
博士后：完成博士學位后會發(fā)生什么?
Life after doctorate. What does it hold? The short answer is "who knows?" Many new doctors want to pursue a career in academia, many move into industry. Some might take some time out if they can afford to.
攻讀完博士后，你會有怎樣的生活?簡單的答案即是“誰知道啊?”很多剛畢業(yè)的博士生想要在學術界有一份工作，還有很多人會求職工業(yè)。如果有錢的話，有些人還會花上一些時間出行。