Hi,
I'm not sure whether anyone can help. I am 34 and the main wage earner in my household. I love my job (although just occassionally I don't!) but I have seen a PhD advertised which is exactly my area of interest and I would really like to do it. It's a full time funded PhD. I'm hoping someone can answer these questions:
Exactly how much time do you have to spend at your university doing a PhD?
Do I have to give up work completely?
How much can I expect a stipend to be? (This seems to vary widely)
Can I do consultancy work while doing a PhD to make up my income?
I have asked the university if I could do it part time and they have said no. Even if I apply I may not get it, but I would appreciate some advise.
Thanks very much
Leafy