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Overview
Designed for professionals working across education and related settings, this Education Research programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University places strong emphasis on examining professional practice, developing critical reflexivity, and engaging with contemporary educational debates. Participants spend the first two years undertaking research training that explores theoretical perspectives, policy analysis, practitioner inquiry, project design, and methodological approaches relevant to educational enquiry.
Key Facts
The second stage centres on a substantial supervised project culminating in a thesis of 40,000 to 60,000 words. Throughout the programme, candidates participate in research development activities, contribute to research groups, attend study weekends, and apply scholarly investigation to issues arising within their own professional contexts, with the aim of generating original contributions to knowledge and practice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Professional Inquiry
- Principles and Debates in Social Research
- Theory in Social Research
- Research Methods
- Research Proposal
- Professional identities
- Education contexts, policies and practices
- Policy literacy and education policy studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You must have a relevant masters degree and be working as a professional in education or a similar professional context.
- Candidate suitability will be assessed through a written application. The application will require candidates to demonstrate a track record of academic achievement and academic capability commensurate with doctoral study.
- Required documents may include a CV, academic transcripts, certificates, references and passport copy.
- International applicants must provide English-language evidence where required.
- Admission depends on satisfactory references, eligibility and available supervisory expertise.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply early due to limited places.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents22500 GBP / year≈ 22500 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5238 GBP / year≈ 5238 GBP / year
Living costs
Manchester
United Kingdom
645 - 1197 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships Information
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Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Sports Scholarship
Merit-based
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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
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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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
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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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
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
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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