Overview
Normally a Education PhD from Birmingham City University journey begins with a research proposal followed by undertaking an extensive literature review on the topic and research questions identified. Time is spent developing suitable research methodology and exploring appropriate theory. Data is normally collected as part of extensive field work and enquiry.
What's covered in the course?
- Research students in Education will join a thriving research community and be part of one of the University’s Research Centres of Excellence.
- We offer supervision for study either part-time or full-time towards a PhD degree.
- If you are accepted for a PhD, there is a University-wide taught course in research methodologies, and you will be assigned to a director of studies, and at least one second supervisor will also be appointed.
- You will have access to a dedicated research room for postgraduate researchers
- You’re encouraged to publish in collaboration with your supervisors and to take part in research conferences and events
Programme Structure
Research areas:
- Assessment
- Creativity
- Childhood Studies
- Early Years
- Post-16 Provision
- Education Policy
- Music Education
- Professional Learning and Development
- Workplace Learning
- Student experience in Higher Education
- Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
- Management and Leadership in Higher Education
- Historical Research into education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Education View 127 other PhDs in Education in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
Applications for research degrees are normally assessed by interview using the following criteria:
- That the Faculty is able to provide the appropriate supervisory expertise and resources for the proposed topic
- That the proposed research seems likely to satisfy the academic requirements of a research degree
- That the proposed research is feasible in practical terms
- That you seem likely to be able to cope with the academic demands of a research degree
- PhD applicants will normally be expected to hold a Master's degree in a relevant area
Tuition Fee
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International
13980 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13980 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Birmingham
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