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Overview
The Education PhD programme from Newcastle University research areas range from early year's policy through to internationalisation in higher education.
Our supervisors' current research interests, projects and publications are available from the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences' staff profiles. Most of our staff have professional experience in teaching, speech and language therapy or English language teaching before entering academia.
Key facts:
Our links with research centres and institutes provide opportunities for collaboration and cross-disciplinary seminars and interest groups. Our most important connections are with:
- Newcastle Institute for Social Science
- Centre for Learning and Teaching, CfLaT
You can also develop connections with any of the diverse faculty research institutes, centres and groups, as appropriate to your research interests.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Pedagogic innovation
- Professional learning in practice
- International development and global education
- Outdoor learning
- Early literacy
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
Language
English
Duolingo English Test 135
TOEFL® IBT OR
100
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 135
TOEFL® IBT OR
100
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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Other requirements
General requirements
A 2:1 honours degree and a master's degree, or international equivalents, in a relevant subject.
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents24400 GBP / year≈ 24400 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5238 GBP / year≈ 5238 GBP / year
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
560 - 991 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Education.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Opportunity Scholarships
Merit-based
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Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
7000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships
Merit-based
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Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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