Colorado Technical University

How long does it take to finish all the degrees including a doctoral degree?

I am starting the 'software development' course in university but i don't know how long it would take if i start this year and finish the 'doctoral degree'. thanks people :)

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1. 6 years... Three to get a Bachelors, another to get a Master's, and another two to get a Doctorate.
2. In the UK: Bachelor's- 3 years Master's- 1-2 years Doctorate- 3-5 years
3. 4-Bachelor's 2-Master's 2-Doctorate (may be 10 depending on how your doctoral thesis committee accepts thesis topic, chapters you've written) This assumes you take a full load, the classes you need don't meet at the same time, if a Master's thesis is required; internship, etc. You should work in your field at some point (get out of ivory tower) and make sure the courses you take reflect what is actually required in the field or for teaching yourself as the computer field changes fast.
4. In the UK, you can do it in 6 years (3 for your BSc, 3 for your PhD). It varies in the US, I think it takes longer there. Some people spend more than 3 years completing their PhDs.