Hey all!

I'm applying to do a PhD with funding attached. However, if unsuccessful I've thought about doing it part-time. It would be in French at a Bitish university.

Any opinions on doing it part-time? Any feedback on any aspect of part-timing would be greatly appreciated. Such as balancing the workload and managing to survive on a part-time salary...

I did my second "first" degree part-time and worked full time. I found it hard going but ultimately rewarding. The word of caution I would give you is that my experience is based on taught modules where there are lecturers and coursework to push you along when your motivation is flagging. A PhD is a major academic challenge and the self-study aspects (not to mention the brick walls) will challenge your motivation to go on.