Overview

Research

The Education programme at Durham University is offered within a stimulating and supportive environment for research postgraduates. What differentiates the programme from other providers is the growing focus of many researchers on quantitative methodologies, including random controlled trials and impact studies, as well as intercultural education, the arts in education, and the psychology of education.

Programme Structure

Research groups include:

Durham University Evidence Centre for Education (DECE)
Higher and Further Education
Intercultural, International and Comparative Education
Psychology & Education
Pedagogy and Curriculum

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-26 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-02 00:00:00

More details

apply at least 10 weeks before your chosen commencement date

Language

English

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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130

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68

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IELTS

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General requirements

Applicants will normally be expected to hold a Master's degree or equivalent and should be able to demonstrate proficiency in research methods.
The latter is most usually demonstrated by the successful completion of a taught Master's degree that includes substantial research methods training.
Current CV
a research proposal, no longer than 2,000 words in length (excluding bibliography), which specifies a topic of study, aims and objectives, proposed research methods and ethical considerations
two letters of reference
Bachelors/Masters transcripts and certificates (translated to English copies).

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

26500 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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Overview

Research

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Durham

Funding

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