Overview
About the programme
The School of Education and Lifelong Learning at Aberystwyth University was formed as a merger between the Department of Education and the Centre for Continuing Education.
The School offers both MPhil and PhD degrees. These are research-based degrees, in which students undertake individual research projects under close academic supervision from within the department. They can be studied full or part-time.
Programme Structure
Some of the research themes within the Department include:- learning and teaching
- subject knowledge and understanding
- ICT assessment
- bilingual context
- how children learn
- health and wellbeing studies
- healthy schools
- curriculum development in Wales and elsewhere in the UK
- special educational needs
- partnerships in education
- community education
- National and local educational policy and the impact on small schools
- 14-19 Learning Pathway
- adult education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Applicants for research programmes should make their applications as early as possible; most will apply between November and January.
Language
Credits
- Students are expected to complete a minimum of 45 credits of institutionally-provided research training within the first two years.
Delivered
Disciplines
Education View 126 other PhDs in Education in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Entry Requirements: 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent.
- English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent
- Other Requirements: Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application
Tuition Fee
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International
16185 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16185 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Aberystwyth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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