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What is a DPhil?

What is a DPhil?

It’s a PhD, full stop. Read on for more about our PhD and what Oxford’s research students do.
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Five tips for applying to postgrad study, from an Oxford academic

Five tips for applying to postgrad study, from an Oxford academic

Dr Matt Williams offers his advice for making a powerful impression with your postgrad applications.
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How to find a supervisor for your PhD

How to find a supervisor for your PhD

For every niche research topic, there’s probably someone who’s already into it — but where do you find them?
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How to write a research proposal

How to write a research proposal

Not sure if you’re on the right track? Our DPhil (PhD) students and admissions staff have some advice.
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Writing an academic CV

Writing an academic CV

DPhil English student Ellen Brewster on how to approach your CV/résumé for graduate applications.
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About Oxford
Look around Oxford’s colleges, vol. 1

Look around Oxford’s colleges, vol. 1

Oxford grad students take you round their own colleges in our new series.
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Look around Oxford’s colleges, vol. 2

Look around Oxford’s colleges, vol. 2

Oxford grad students take you round their own colleges in our new series.
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Look around Oxford’s colleges, vol. 3

Look around Oxford’s colleges, vol. 3

Masters’ and DPhil students show you around their own colleges in our new series.
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Library life

Library life

Peek into a few of the University’s wonderful libraries with Elizabeth Nyikos (DPhil Music) and our grad community.
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How does graduate life work at Oxford?

How does graduate life work at Oxford?

OxfordSU’s Vice-President for Graduates, Lauren Bolz, on how your department, college and the wider University come together in the…
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