The Doctorate as Experience in Europe and Beyond presents a detailed
and fascintating account of completing a doctorate from the perspectives
of researchers, supervisors and students. It provides an in-depth
insight through qualitative data, interpretative methods and insider
experiences for a truly unique perspective.
Given the popularity of doctoral studies and their increasing importance
outside of academia, the PhD has needed to evolve and develop,
particularly given its role in the internationalization of universities.
Drawing on in-depth interviews with international participants, this
book explores case studies and comparative analysis of the dimensions of
researcher identity, the processes of supervision and the use of
languages for teaching and learning and conducting research.
Providing a keen insight into how the internationalization of higher
education is affecting the doctoral experience, The Doctorate as
Experience in Europe and Beyond is ideal reading for all academics,
doctoral supervisors and examiners as well as postgraduate students
involved in doctoral education.