81 PhD programmes in Education in United Kingdom

This Education course from the University of West London offers an opportunity to address complex educational challenges, locally and globally, and develop innovative, evidence-based solutions. 

This Education and Learning degree from the University of Gloucestershire provides a stimulating and supportive environment with a blend of extensive professional expertise in different learning contexts – spanning early years to higher education.

Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field with the Education programme offered by University of Birmingham.

Our Education researchers at Brunel University of London create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip versatile doctoral researchers with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society. 

Our Doctorate in Education (EdD) at University of Greenwich is intended for committed mid-career and senior professionals in all areas of education, training and related professional fields.

This Education, Social Work and Community Education PhD degree programme is offered at the University of Dundee.

The Education department strives to be the most innovative in London. We offer this Education (Integrated) programme at the Brunel University of London. 

This Education MPhil/PhD course from The University of Exeter will enable you to gain an in-depth grounding in educational research methods through ESRC recognised training. As an MPhil/PhD level student you will become part of a research-intensive Graduate School, studying with some of the leading scholars in their disciplines.

During your journey through the taught and thesis stages of your Education doctorate at Oxford Brookes University you will gain the skills needed to become an education researcher.

At Oxford Brookes University, you can pursue independent research in Education, developing specialist expertise and contributing to knowledge in your field.

Studying for a PhD in Education at University of Leeds will allow you to become an expert in a specialist area and gain high-quality research training, which will equip you to undertake further educational research projects.

The Education programme offered by University of Wolverhampton develops advanced expertise in educational inquiry, learning systems, and practitioner-led innovation.

The Education programme at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David will equip education professionals with the skills and knowledge to interrogate research, critique theory, and conduct robust research which will impact policy and practice in their area of professional activity.

Research in this area takes place within The Futures of Legal Education and Practice cluster at The Open University UK, which draws together over a dozen researchers with interests in the development and future directions of legal education and legal practice.

Find out more about this Open Professional Studies PhD research degree at University of Warwick. Research themes for this PhD can include career development work.

This Education degree at University of Plymouth allows you to join a vibrant research community where you can explore a question about formal or informal education and learning that interests you, in-depth, with the support of world-leading academics.

Apply your existing education knowledge and skills to different contexts and research activities with this PhD in Education at the University of Bath.

The Education programme offered by Queen's University Belfast offers a dynamic doctoral research environment where students undertake research in key educational areas including education in divided societies, effective education, children’s rights in education, educational assessment and inclusion, and social justice and inclusion.

Your Education PhD from Birmingham City University, will begin with a short course to complete a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) in Research Practice; this takes eight weeks. Following your PgCert, your PhD will be based on supervision meetings, which normally take place fortnightly basis for full-time students and monthly for part-time students.

As a PhD student in Education at the University of Stirling, you’ll benefit from all our expertise and conduct your research in a supportive, vibrant environment that helps to develop your research skills and provide a collaborative research environment, so you can make a difference to wider society.