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PhD proofreading service

PhD Proofreading Service UK

We offer a high quality UK PhD proofreading service. Are you looking for an experienced, native English PhD proofreader or editor to polish your PhD writing? At LondonProofreaders we specialise in all PhD subject areas.

When you are writing a PhD thesis in 2025 you may not see errors that you have made. Thus, we offer a unique, two-proofreader system as standard for all PhD proofreading and editing. This means two expert native English editors will check your PhD thesis.

These editors with their years of experience can spot errors in your thesis you miss. We guarantee to improve your PhD thesis by thoroughly reviewing and correcting not just the basics (proofreading) but also the choice of words, tone and style (editing). Furthermore, we are known for being well-versed in PhD editing requirements.

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!

Our standard PhD proofreading service

We understand using a proofreading service for a PhD thesis can be costly, but our prices are highly competitive.

Our standard service is a proofreading and copyediting service. The standard service can be ordered through the website for PhDs up to 125,000 words here.

However if your thesis is over 125,000 words, please fill in this form to get a quote and order.

We check the following:

✔ Grammar

✔ UK/US Spelling

✔ Punctuation

✔ Capitalisation

✔ Sentence structure

✔ Word choice

✔ Academic style and flagging repetition

✔ Academic tone

✔ Repetition

✔ Verb tense

✔ Personalised language tips

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.

PhD proofreaders: How does the two-proofreader system work?

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.
 

Highly confidential service – SSL encrypted

We have worked with students and academics from over 75 countries globally.

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.

Why choose our PhD thesis proofreading service?

  • We use two expert editors to proofread every PhD.
  • Our editors are all experienced native British academics with extensive editing and proofreading experience.
  • We have an ‘excellent’ rating on Trustpilot.
  • We offer a truly consultative approach. We offer unlimited email support to help you with whatever questions you may have and we take the time to clearly outline the payment and proofreading process.
  • Our friendly customer support team is famous for their empathy! 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.

How can we offer such competitive prices for our two proofreader system?

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.

How to order our PhD proofreading service

Option A: Your PhD is 125,000 words or less.

  • If your PhD is 125,000 words or less, click on the order button below.

Option B: You would prefer to request a personalised quote or speak to an academic consultant

  • Fill out the quote form here or email info@londonproofreaders.co.uk
  • We will reply to you within 24 hours with a personalised quote or a time to talk to a consultant.

How long does it take to proofread a thesis?

(click on the word counts below to be taken directly to the product order page)

30,001 to 40,000 words40,001 to 50,000 words50,001 to 60,000 words60,001 to 70,000 words70,001 to 80,000 words80,001 to 125,000 words
7 working days8 working days9 working days9 working days10 working days12 working days

Our reviews and testimonials

Our Trust Pilot page is here. Our rating is 4.9/5 stars.

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

Frequently asked questions:

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.

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.

Can you sign a non-disclosure agreement?

We can sign non-disclosure (NDA) agreements if needed – just ask!

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