PhD Proofreading Service in the UK – Over 760 theses proofread/edited
We offer a high-quality PhD proofreading service for doctoral students in the UK and globally. We are rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot (200+ reviews).
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.
Why choose London Proofreaders for your PhD thesis proofreading?
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.
Empathetic Customer Support
We understand the pressure of deadlines and the years of effort behind your doctorate.
Two-Editor System
Every PhD is checked by two British editors who are subject-matter experts for maximum accuracy.
Expertise
All editors are experienced academics with extensive proofreading and editing backgrounds.
Consultative Approach
Unlimited email support plus a clear explanation of the payment and proofreading process.
Beyond Proofreading
We review grammar, spelling, word choice, tone, and academic style.
PhD-Focused
Well-versed in the unique structural and formatting requirements of doctoral editing.
Important note: A friend or colleague is not qualified to proofread a PhD thesis and using AI is a grey area that can risk plagiarism and jeopardise your PhD!
London Proofreaders have been an amazing support to my progress in writing academically for my PhD. They are helpful, answer questions and give solid edits for improving papers. SB, via Trustpilot
Our standard PhD proofreading service
We understand using a proofreading service for a PhD thesis can be costly, but our prices are highly competitive.
What We Improve in Your Document
Language Accuracy
- ✔ Grammar
- ✔ UK/US Spelling
- ✔ Correct Terminology
- ✔ Sentence Structure
- ✔ Word Choice
Academic Quality
- ✔ Academic Style
- ✔ Academic Tone
- ✔ Structure
- ✔ Flow
Clarity & Argument
- ✔ Repetition Removal
- ✔ Logical Development
- ✔ Clear Reasoned Argument
We add personalised language tips to help you improve your writing.
Two proofreaders check your work. It costs £14 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?
Our Two-Editor Proofreading Process
Detailed First Edit
Your document is reviewed thoroughly for grammar, spelling, punctuation, word choice, and sentence structure.
Second Quality Review
A second proofreader consolidates the first edit, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
Tracked & Explained
Both editors use Word’s Track Changes feature, highlighting edits and adding personalised language guidance.
Proven Experience
We have proofread and edited over 760 PhD theses. Much of our growth comes from word of mouth, as doctoral students recommend our service to their colleagues.
“The work done by the two proofreaders was exceptional. Not only did they check grammar and spelling but sentence structure, choice of wording and provided commentary where required”. Greg Marshall via Trustpilot
Highly confidential service – SSL encrypted
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. Our editors work under strict NDAs and your document is deleted from our system within 15 days.
Secure & Confidential
Our service is fully confidential and operates within university policy guidelines.
Data Protection Compliant
We comply with the UK Data Protection Act, and our website is fully SSL secured.
Strict NDAs
All editors work under legally binding Non-Disclosure Agreements.
Automatic Deletion
Your document is permanently deleted from our system within 15 days.
How can we offer such competitive prices for our two-proofreader system?
This is a frequent question. 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. Read our comparison here.
“Super quick and fair priced compared to other services that would easily cost you an extra £400-£500.” Mo W. via Trustpilot
How to order our PhD proofreading service
How long does it take to proofread a thesis?
(Ready to order? Click on the word counts below to be taken directly to the product order page)
What PhD candidates say after submission
“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:
What is your availability this month/next month? Do I need to book your service in advance?
We have a large team of editors (25+) so we have good availability year-round. There is no need to pre-book.
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. Please 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 (20 MB). If your document is larger than that, please email us the document or share it 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.
“Great review and proofread on my 75,000-word PhD thesis. I have used proofreaders before, and there are so many out there and they promise various things; however, I can only recommend London Proofreaders, as they did the most amazing job, offered super constructive comments and filled in the gaps, where my ‘word-blindness’ let me down. There is no way I could have proofread the thesis myself. They were efficient, great communication, delivered on time and were super friendly.” Mark W. via Trustpilot
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