We offer a high-quality UK PhD proofreading service. Are you looking for an experienced, native English PhD proofreader or editor to make your PhD writing more concise? You are in the right place – we specialise in all PhD subject areas.
We understand the pressure of deadlines and the fact that a doctorate is the culmination of years of hard work and writing. We care as much as you do about the quality and resulting success of your thesis.
Remember: A friend or colleague is not qualified to proofread a PhD thesis and using AI is a grey area that can jeopardise your PhD!
We understand using a proofreading service for a PhD thesis can be costly, but our prices are highly competitive.
✔ Grammar – Fixes mistakes so your writing looks professional
✔ UK/US Spelling – Uses the correct spelling for your country (UK or US)
✔ Correct use of terminology – Fits your field of research or study
✔ Sentence structure – Makes sentences clear and easy to read
✔ Word choice – Uses the best words for academic writing
✔ Academic style – Makes your paper sound like proper academic work
✔ Academic tone – Keeps the writing formal and serious
✔ Repetition – Removes unnecessary repeated words or ideas
✔ Structure – Improves clarity within your existing structure so ideas are easy to follow
✔ Flow – Ensures smooth transitions between ideas so your writing reads naturally
✔ Logic – Builds a clear, reasoned argument that’s easy to understand and follow
We will add personalised language tips to help you improve your writing.
Two proofreaders check your work. It costs £13 per 1,000 words.
We use the Track Changes feature in Microsoft Word so that you will see all of the amendments that we have made.
Your document is sent to the first proofreader who goes through it in detail, looking for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, word choice and sentence structure. When they have completed their first edit the document is sent to the second proofreader. This editor is a quality control expert, who goes through the document again to consolidate the first proofreader’s work. Both proofreaders use the “track changes” feature in Word to highlight errors and add comments and personalised language tips.
We have proofread and edited over a 750 PhD theses and find that PhD students using our services recommend us to their colleagues. It is very gratifying to know that we have grown largely through word of mouth due to our excellent service.
Our service is 100% secure and confidential and within university policy guidelines. Furthermore, we comply with the Data Protection Act and our website is SSL secure.We are an online business which means our overheads are lower than companies with large offices and desk-bound staff. Thus, we can pass these savings on to you and offer the best quality at an affordable price.
Our rates are extremely competitive and we do not compromise on quality. Compared to other online proofreading services we are up to 40% more affordable.
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| 30,001 to 40,000 words | 40,001 to 50,000 words | 50,001 to 60,000 words | 60,001 to 70,000 words | 70,001 to 80,000 words | 80,001 to 125,000 words |
| 7 working days | 8 working days | 9 working days | 9 working days | 10 working days | 12 working days |
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Below are some recent testimonials from PhD students who have used our PhD proofreading service
I was really under time pressure to have my PhD edited…The team at London Proofreaders replied promptly and we had a very smooth operation. They were quite accommodating of my time constraints. Their work was very professional and was not compromised by time pressure and their charges were quite fair. I would recommend their services to anyone looking for editing services. Naomi S., University College Dublin
I used London Proofreaders for my PhD in Psychology. My whole thesis was reviewed and return back to me efficiently within a 10-day turnaround. I had a tight deadline, which the team was able to accommodate. Each chapter was thoroughly read and amended by two proofreaders. I was very pleased with the overall outcome of proofreading service and quality of work produced. I feel like my PhD is now structured and written in a professional manner. Highly recommendable and trust worthy! Neda M., University of Manchester
What is your availability this month/next month? Do I need to book your service in advance?
We have a large team of editors so we have good availability year round. There is no need to “book” us in advance.
I have funding or a scholarship that expires on a set date. Can I pay in advance and use the credit when I’m ready?
Yes, you can but you need to get in touch with us to discuss.
How are changes made in the document?
We use Microsoft Word’s tracked changes to mark all changes in the document.
Do you have any requirements for file submission?
The document needs to be under 20 megabytes (MB). If your document is larger than that, please email us the document or share using Dropbox or Wetransfer.
Can you sign a non-disclosure agreement?
We can sign non-disclosure (NDA) agreements if needed – just ask!
Can I send my thesis chapter by chapter? If I do will it be assigned to the same proofreaders?
Yes you are welcome to send by chapter, we will endeavour to assign it to the same proofreaders, it is normally possible.
Do you proofread in hard copy?
Unfortunately we can only proofread Word, Open Office and pdf documents.
