Overview

There are full-time and part-time routes available. Currently the overall expected contact time for the part-time route is thirty days at Oxford per year, but the majority of this will take place across the three eight week terms, and will include supervision meetings and core research training.

Features

Part-time Education students at University of Oxford will normally be expected to be in the department every Thursday during term time in the first year and every Wednesday during term time in the second year.

In later years there is greater flexibility and contact time will be agreed between the student and their supervisor.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

You will work closely with supervisors on literature review and study design for the thesis, and you are encouraged to make the most of the doctoral training and research methods provision available across the Social Sciences Division.

You can also join one or more of the department's research groups, becoming part of a vibrant educational research community with an active set of doctoral student-led events, seminars and conferences. All DPhil students are given opportunities to present their work at a variety of seminars and sessions in the department.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

a master's degree, normally with a mark of at least 68 and at least 68 in your dissertation, in a relevant subject; and

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a relevant subject, preferably in the social sciences.

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Tuition Fee

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International

27510 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27510 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

13570 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13570 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time study:

Home: £6,785

Overseas: £13,755

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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