Hi Memo, same with me: no presentation and similar questions. About 3 months ago, I heard that I had an interview too and was SO nervous. Really wanted the post but went in rather blind. If you can do as much reading around the subject as possible then that must help. Have you any idea how many people are applying? If there are a few, you need something to help you stand out, and the enthusiasm shown from knowing the area would be a good start. (I think I was the only one in the running for mine, and it was a close call on whether I got it! ;-))

Try to imagine you were the interviewer and what questions you would ask to yourself. If possible, include those in your presentation.

Oh, and people always say, have some questions ready for them. Start dates, office space, PC etc, just to show you are serious with this as a plan.

Good luck :)

PS I am just loving my first month!

Very interesting stuff! I have only just started my PhD, but I am already pondering what this Viva means. Well done to you Dr Senior and thanks for sharing. :)

Ray
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Hi Lauren
I have just started a PhD at Warwick and didn't know of this.
Many thanks!

Hi, have you thought about skipping the masters and heading to a PhD instead?
It is also possible to do a masters as the first year of the PhD so you can do both and
often it is not mandatory to do the degree in the exact same subject. I did a degree in comp sci
and doing a PhD in e-security and skipped the masters altogether.

Good luck!

"like a tortoise carries its house" what a lovely image :-)

I have just started my PhD this week and hoping to find out today just how much I am
expected to be in. I have a 3 hour commute each day, so would rather invest that time
in working at home rather than burning fuel.

Its been really useful to read all your posts though, so thanks everyone.

R