Support for Postgraduate Research students
At EAP Research, we understand the unique challenges faced by postgraduate university students in the social sciences. Whether you're a part-time PhD student juggling work and studies, an international student aspiring to join a UK university, or an undergraduate looking to excel in your coursework, we are here to support your academic journey.
For many PhD students, supervision is excellent, supporting you to plan, undertake and write-up a unique research project. Nevertheless, it is not unusual to require a bit more help along the way -for example in understanding fundamental research concepts, talking over a project plan, effectively articulating research, and preparing for your viva.
How we can support you with your PhD or Masters by Research
PhD Chapter reading & support
Receive expert comments and guidance on your draft chapters. Our specialists will read your work and provide you with detailed feedback to support you in developing your work and to ensure it meets the highest academic standards. We will provide you with:
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Written feedback on the chapter
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An online meeting with one of our expert team to talk through the comments.
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A follow-up email to support you as you make any changes identified.
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Subsequent one-to one meetings at a discounted rate, to support you in the ongoing project.
Whole PhD reading & support
If you ar near the end of your thesis, we offer a complete dissertation reading service that includes:
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A full reading of the thesis
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initial comments on each chapter
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Overall comments on the work as a whole
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The opportunity to meet with one of our expert team in a virtual call to go over the feedback and next steps.
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A follow-up email to support you as you make any changes identified.
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Subsequent one-to one meetings at a discounted rate, to support you in the ongoing project.
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VIVA preperation
Online Master-Class workshops
Get ready to defend your thesis with confidence. We offer i sessions that cover how to defend a thesis (including how to deal with ‘challenging’ examiners), common pitfalls, and strategies for dealing with post-viva corrections.
For a more comprehensive offer, we also provide mock-VIVA examinations, where we will:
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Have two experts in the subject and/or methodology will Read your thesis and prepare comments.
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Conduct an online, mock-viva lasting at least one hour.
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Provide you with written feedback on how you did, including suggestions for areas of focus.
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Offer you the opportunity for a subsequent on-line de-briefing and reflection session to go over key points.
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We offer individual and group sessions that provide comprehensive guidance on key research components, methods, and topics so you can gain insights from our experienced academics. We also offer peer-support workshops, where you can engage with peers to develop your work. Key sessions include:
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Methodologies for PhD study: We offer expert guidance on understanding and applying conceptual and theoretical frameworks, a critical component for a successful PhD, especially for students who struggle with these essential elements.
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Using Grounded Theory: In-depth guidance to help you apply Grounded Theory in your research, including the key components of the approach such as Theoretical Coding and using Interchangeability of Indices.
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Statistics for PhD study: Comprehensive guidance on statistical methods tailored to the needs of social science and psychology students.
One-to-one support sessions
From time to time, it might be that you just want some one-to-one support from an experienced PhD supervisor to talk over your project, to help you dissect your research approach, to enhance your methodology, or improve your writing. we offer this support - designed not to replace the essential relationships between you and your supervisor (s) but to enhance your experience and help you get more out of you PhD journey. Each meeting comes with a follow-up email in witch we will summarise key points and opportunities for development.
Pricing
We offer competitive pricing for all of our services, including discounts if booking more than one service or session, or if multiple people book services at the same time. Contact us to find out more!
PhD Chapter reading & support
Chapter reding
Written feedback
Online meeting
Follow-up email
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Additional one to one meetings with a 10% discount
£200 (plus VAT)
Whole PhD reading & support
Whole thesis reding
Written feedback on each chapter and on overall work
Online meeting
Follow-up email
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Additional one to one meetings with a 10% discount
£600 (plus VAT)
VIVA preperation
Two experts in the subject and/or methodology read thesis and prepare comments.
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Online, mock-viva (1-2hrs)
written feedback including suggestions for areas of focus.
Subsequent on-line de-briefing and reflection session
£1200 (plus VAT)
Online Master-Class workshops
Individual and group sessions that provide comprehensive guidance on key research components, methods, and topics.
2hr sessions - £135 (Plus VAT)
One-to-one support sessions
Individual meetings to support your PhD journey.
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Each meeting includes a follow-up email in witch we will summarise key points and opportunities for development.
Discounts for booking muktiple sessions