The difference between a Master's thesis and a PhD thesis

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A master's thesis and a PhD thesis both represent original research conducted by a student in pursuit of an advanced degree. However, there are several key differences between the two. Firstly, a master's thesis is typically shorter and less comprehensive than a PhD thesis. It typically involves a narrower research focus and is designed to demonstrate the student's mastery of a particular field. A PhD thesis, on the other hand, is typically more extensive and requires a greater degree of original research. Secondly, a master's thesis is typically completed within a shorter timeframe than a PhD thesis, often within one to two years, while a PhD thesis may take several years to complete. Thirdly, a master's thesis is usually evaluated by a committee of faculty members within the student's department, while a PhD thesis is typically evaluated by a committee of faculty members from both within and outside the student's department. Finally, a master's thesis is often a requirement for earning a master's degree, while a PhD thesis is typically the culminating requirement for earning a PhD.
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Chapter Timestamps
00:00​ The main difference
01:40 Length, duration and depth
08:25 The examiners
11:25 Assessment methods
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This is a very helpful video, I always feel overwhelmed doing a literature review, but this video narrowed down the process perfectly. Thanks a lot!

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[@halimaijibril]

Watching and really listening to all this...I can actually relate. Can't wait to hold my PhD thesis all completed 🙌🏽 Thanks for this insight, Dr!

[@DrAminaYonis]

Aww good luck Halima!

[@halimaijibril]

@@DrAminaYonis Thank you so much 💓 💖

[@bolanlesoares2514]

You explain so simply, starting my dissertation for my masters programs. It hasn't been easy going back to study after 15yrs of first degree

[@DrAminaYonis]

Thank you! & good luck!

[@thebehaviouristguy]

I guess it can be scary, but you will be okay.

[@bolanlesoares2514]

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[@DrAminaYonis]

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[@pharmclare]

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[@mohammedabdibarood1115]

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[@Miss-Tech-Savvy]

As an undergraduate student currently coming towards the end of my second year approaching 3rd and final year, interested in doing my masters afterwards, I feel this channel mainly focuses on people doing PhD, it would be highly appreciated if you can upload more content on final year project for undergraduates and dissertation/projects for masters. Not everyone wants to do or can do a PhD.

[@thebehaviouristguy]

Hey thanks for sharing with the community. Very informative video. For my masters I had a comprehensive exam to do. It was about 5 hours long.

[@DrAminaYonis]

Appreciate your support!

[@PilinguPhiri-wd1pn]

Beautiful explanation... This is very informative 🙏🏿

[@danielshawilliams3243]

Thank you ❤ for this

[@DrAminaYonis]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@toroitichpatrickyegon4866]

Great presentation. Working on my masters one.

[@hasos5577]

I feel inspired, my dissertation for my Masters is due soon 🤲🏻

[@DrAminaYonis]

Good luck!

[@hasos5577]

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[@nicolinasurel]

My masters thesis was in technical writing. It was 120 pages and took me six months. I had a committee, a chair, and a defense. I had to complete it to finish my degree. It was definitely more involved than what's described here. I haven't written a thesis in my PhD, but I must complete a dissertation to graduate this year. It will likely take me four months of research, writing, revising, and defense. Just sharing my experience because not everyone's will be the same.

[@DrAminaYonis]

Wow, that's so interesting - definitely a lot more required than I've typically seen for a Master's programme. Are you studying at a UK university? Best of luck with the rest of the process.

[@slimfbiggyansah4295]

4 months of research! are you sure you are writing a PhD thesis? 😆😆

[@fabianlep7319]

great sharing Dr. I have a plan to do my master's soon. 😊

[@graciakinyanjui6937]

me too

[@chimdiugochukwu4741]

I really enjoyed watching this because I'm thinking about doing a masters 🙂

[@DrAminaYonis]

What degree are you doing now?

[@zainae6475]

So informative I'm doing my LLM ( Masters in business law and governance) and I really enjoy academic writing I might go for a bar or PhD later. Will need to decide after my masters in business law is completed. But the thing is I'm young still 24 so I'm completing a masters degree early.

[@DrAminaYonis]

You should go for it!

[@jacobwilsonsey8504]

Come to Ghana, university of Cape Coast, for master in philosophy we go through all the pHD proceeds strictly if not u can't pass

[@YuwatuMarioSolo]

Thank u Dr.

[@supportitservices6349]

Thanks

[@slimfbiggyansah4295]

Amina, my master's thesis was over 200 pages. It's not so much about the volume but what's being done. My PhD thesis was 198 pages. Master thesis basically a project😆😆, it would take over 10 of such projects to make the requirements for PhD.

[@DrAminaYonis]

Wow a 200 page Master's thesis, whaaat! What was the subject?

[@gdiomable]

Do you think length of your PhD thesis affect viva outcome while your supervisor agreed/satisfied with your work? OR what is the role/impact of your supervisor with your PhD completion?

[@mohamedmumin-hw2ex]

I'm doing my llm in commercial law so can you give me some advice to go forward to thesis

[@Fidelanne]

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[@DrAminaYonis]

It's very clear in my description and video itself :) If you missed it, means I'm doing a good job at being authentic! Hope you enjoyed.

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[@petergreis]

Currently working on my Masters thesis; my advisor wants to see original work and a contribution to knowledge…

[@msemakweli656]

Even in my university for masters we have internal and external examinar

[@daryaart118]

Hi, Thanks for these nice videos you sharing , Can you please tell me how I can get funding for a PhD in psychology in England

[@DrAminaYonis]

Just responded with a short :)

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[@creative_cooper]

I am a month away from submitting my PhD thesis, and I'm sorta worried. Still writing my thesis and trying to get something published.😅

[@DrAminaYonis]

Ah, you're so close to the finish line! Good luck - remember that you're the expert of your research :)

[@creative_cooper]

@@DrAminaYonis thank you :)

[@mohamedhusseinmentalist5840]

Absolutely I did my Master thesis and it entire structure was six chapter but what I still remember is how I defended it infront of the expertise panel. And now I am doing My Phd dissertation Quite distinctive indeed.

[@ifanf]

Did you take a master by research or coursework?

[@habarikiswahili]

Woooooooooh! Am doing masters degree

[@abdifatahibrahim6704]

am currently undergraduate student

[@RefilweMekgoe18]

I guess it all depends on each institution. I did my Masters at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa, and my paper was marked by 3 external examiners. May I add that it was 243 pages long. My paper was really detailed at some point I felt like I was writing a PhD thesis. Anyway, I feel like it prepared me for a PhD.

[@elizabethtikiso2265]

Oh wow Fifi , I am currently doing my masters at UJ . I will be submitting in November. Care to explain to me the marking process ?

[@RefilweMekgoe18]

@@elizabethtikiso2265 Sure 🙂. Once you are done with the changes you made based on the language editor's comments, and you are 100% confident that you checked everything, you can let your supervisor know that you are ready to submit. There is a separate email address for submission mine was cbesubmission because of my faculty. You sent your final dissertation in Word and pdf format, your declaration letter, your affidavit, language editor declaration letter, turnit report generated by your supervisor, and ethical clearance. Then you wait. You will get feedback from all the examiners with comments. Then you will work on those comments. Note, you do not have to agree with all but you need to motivate why. Once, you are done you will submit your final paper and the reports of changes from all examiners to the faculty. Then they will do their magic and then finalise your marks. Hope it helps. By the way, what are you studying?

[@ahmeddahir8370]

I can you share us in soft PHD thesis

[@abdifatahibrahim6704]

feel this channel mainly focuses on people doing PhD, it would be highly appreciated if you can upload more content on computer science for undergraduates

[@NgJackal1990]

Can I pay you to write my thesis?

[@stunos2347]

Masters thesis "A few weeks" 😅😄

[@abdifatahibrahim6704]

BSc hons computer

[@excelamaefule5997]

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[@escapetonature1288]

I'm currently struggling with my masters Thesis, I'm not sure what I'm actually doing and my supervisors are not even helping

[@DrAminaYonis]

What stage are you at?

[@escapetonature1288]

@@DrAminaYonis I'm working on my literature review and preparing for my lab work. Like I know what I need to write but I easily get lost. The more I read, the more I struggle with just narrowing it down

[@LenoraWilliams]

@@escapetonature1288 Could you buy someone a coffee and explain it to them? It doesnt matter who. Explaining it to someone (especially outside of the field) will help you explain your thoughts. Alternatively turn on your phone and record yourself explaining it. When you watch it back it might provide clarity or be the voice you need to dictate unto the page. Second step sources. Who did you sound like or refer to when explaining your points? Those are your sources. Who are some of the voices which argue against that theory or method? Put them in there. I think that could get you out of your rut. And good luck!

[@escapetonature1288]

@@LenoraWilliams Hi Lenora, let me try that. thank you so much for helping out.

[@raba2d723]

The black andy stapleton,, BTW you stole his video basically

[@DrAminaYonis]

LOL stealing is a strong word, but I'll let you have it, maybe you're having a bad day. I love his videos! Thank you for watching :)

[@genie2933]

​​​@@DrAminaYonis so because Stapleton did a comparison video of the difference between his masters & PhD thesis, no one on earth should do theirs? Both your videos aren't the same. Every individual perspective is needed. The more, the better. I would like to see people share their experiences on similar subjects or journeys in life . People discuss their journeys on similar experiences on the time on & offline. Good Job to you, I've watched both videos & enjoyed them. Congrats on your PhD.

[@DrAminaYonis]

@@genie2933 thank you for the support! I find this perspective bizzare in general - 100 make up bloggers review the SAME lipstick and no-one says it’s copying because it’s important that different opinions are considered and that’s essentially what content creating is on the online world! So weird. Anyway - have a lovely day Genie!