Overview

If you’re an educator in any context, from schools and local authorities to health services and community organisations, our professionally focused doctorate could be the next step in your career.

The Education Research programme at Manchester Metropolitan University was designed to provide a strong focus on professional practice, allowing you to engage in two years of structured research training before embarking on your independent research.

Features and benefits

An opportunity to make an impact - influence your practice from the outset by critically analysing your current professional role.

Join an internationally renowned research centre - you’ll immediately join the world-leading Education and Social Research Institute, collaborating with academics who are leading the debate on the future of education.

Receive enhanced research training and support - you’ll receive more structured research training and support from academics compared to a traditional PhD.

Embark on learning that fits around you – with ten weekend sessions during the first two years, you can fit this degree around a busy professional life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Inquiry

Principles and Debates in Social Research

Theory in Social Research

Introduction to Research Methods

Professional Inquiry

Research Proposal

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-20 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Educational Research View 16 other PhDs in Educational Research in United Kingdom

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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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22500 GBP / year

≈ 22500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Additional Details

International

Part-time fee per year - £11,250

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.