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There are only 3 universities in Austria that offer PhDs in my discipline and all of them are graduate schools. The same applies to both universities in Switzerland that would be an alternative.
Concerning the PhD by publication: What I was trying to say is that one way would be to publish the book and then start writing journal articles in English on that basis, but of course also extending my previous work. Getting them published would take some time, I agree. Then, as I understand it from several sources, after publication I could apply to a university, and within 12 months I would have to produce a portfolio, a literature review etc. with the help of the supervisor who would also prepare me for the viva.
This PhD approach would work with my current academic job and therefore I wouldn't mind if it took 2-3 years. That's kind of like the approach your acquaintances did in Austria, only not with a thesis but on a journal basis. Hmm, I'll think about it.
Thanks for your answer.
In Germany we have about 50 different doctorates: Dr. phil. for arts, education, social sciences etc., Dr. jur. for law, Dr. rer. nat. for natural sciences and so on. I could do a doctorate with another speciality, but not another Dr. phil. The PhD is a different degree in terms of university law, and there are several academics who possess a Dr. phil. and a PhD from another country. So, according to German law the PhD is permitted. And if I understand you correctly, I could do a PhD in the UK according to their customs.
The thesis is not published yet, so it is still an original piece of work. I also would have to cut some material and would add new information in consultation with the new British supervisor.
Concerning the original work: I have read a PhD thesis published by the intended institution and the candidate has published several articles and book chapters. The thesis then has been about 50 pages with a huge appendix. That would mean that there are cumulative approaches, right?
Hi everyone,
I could need some advice concerning the UK PhD system. After a M.A. and a M.Ed. I received a Dr. phil. in Germany in the arts. I had to choose between a focus on art and art education, and was pushed to art education by my supervisor. As I was/am unhappy with that decision, I began writing a new thesis in art. Now university law has forbidden another Dr. phil., yet they say I can’t do a “habilitation” (Dr. habil.) as the formal requirement for a professorship/permanent position in art (art education would work).
It seems that I can do a PhD (not Dr. phil.) in Germany or somewhere else. But since there are no PhD programs in Germany in the subject, I am interested in the UK system. The thesis is already written in German under supervision. First of all, can I do a PhD with my background? And if positive, is it possible to translate it and adapt it to national/institutional standards (I would have to shorten it quite a bit), and to fast-track the PhD procedure? The only information I can find is that you should not exceed 3 years, but is there a general minimum limit? And can my current supervisor (professor) be part of the examination team?
I don’t need any funding and intend to keep on working at my current German university for the moment.
Thanks for your answers!
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