Thats really what I want to do, a PhD, and if I can get a 1st, then I can go straight on the the doctorate and skip the Masters. Which would be awesome.

Ah, yes - the straight through option. UF does not have that option. Mostly for so either a)if you decide that being in grad school just isn't your cup of tea, you can leave without getting the PhD, but still have an MA; or b) if they decide you shouldn't be in grad school, you can get an MA before they ask you to leave.

Might want to consider a program with both, 'cause I've seen the most determined people decide after a few years, that they just want to go out and work, and not get the PhD. With many straight through programs, you don't get anything for all the work you did if you decide to leave before completing the PhD. Just something to think about.

I'm only just finishing the first year now though, still got several more years to go before I get to that point

Well, yes, you do have a few years But start thinking about it now. I did take 5 years off between getting the BA and going back to grad school. But I knew when I was getting my BA that I would be pursuing a higher degree in my field.

Good luck!


Alana

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