Overview
As a PhD student you will design, undertake, and write-up an in-depth independent research study, supported by your supervisory team.
Each year, you'll follow a programme of training and development to enhance your research methods, subject-matter expertise and professional skills.
Career Prospects
The Education programme at Manchester Metropolitan University provides rigorous theoretical and practical training to equip graduates to go onto a range of careers within academia, education management, social policy and social care, youth justice, policy, and a range of other sectors.
Our PhD Education Research degree aims to upskill practitioners in educational contexts to become leaders in their field. For educators in any context, from local authorities and schools to community organisations and health services,our professionally focused doctorate could be the next step in their career.
Programme Structure
Areas of supervisory expertise
- STEM education
- Education management and leadership
- Learning and play
- Childhood and youth studies
- Higher education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- The majority of students start their studies in October. Only under very exceptional circumstances do we allow students to enrol at other times of the year.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Education View 126 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.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for PhD should normally hold a first or upper second class (2:1) honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent qualification. Or, a lower second class (2:2) honours degree with a masters degree at merit level from a UK university or an equivalent qualification.
- Overseas students will need an overall IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 with minimum sub-scores of 6.0 in all component sections (writing, reading, listening and speaking).
Tuition Fee
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International
19500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19500 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Manchester
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
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Available Scholarships
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