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“What is a PhD?” is one of the most common questions I get asked by people outside academia. In this video, I explain what a PhD is in simple terms, based on my experience as a Psychology PhD student at the University of Cambridge (Selwyn College).

I talk about:
• what a PhD / doctorate actually is
• how a PhD is different from a bachelor’s or master’s degree
• what you really do during a PhD (research, writing, teaching, etc.)
• supervisors, theses, and the viva / oral exam
• how long a PhD usually takes and what happens after (postdoc, industry, etc.)

This is based on my experience at Cambridge, so details can vary between countries and universities, but the core idea is the same: a PhD is about doing original research and training to become an independent researcher.

👋 I’m Jeffery – a Psychology PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge, with an MPhil in Biological Anthropology. On this channel I talk about PhD life, academic publishing, psychology, mental health, and Cambridge student life, plus a bit of travel and culture.

If you’re thinking about doing a PhD, are first-gen, or just curious how academia works, drop your questions in the comments – I read them and may turn them into future videos.

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