Why PhD is not a super-sized Master's
PhD is commonly considered as the pinnacle of education — the highest degree and the final destination. Most people picture it as the grand finale — the end of all of that studying! But that is the wrong way to think about PhD for anyone considering this path. Think of a PhD less as graduation and more as admission — specifically, admission into the very beginning of an academic career. Think of it as the kindergarten of that world.
The traditional education system — with its syllabuses, timetables, and standardised exams — ends with your master’s degree. What comes next is a completely different game.