Overview

About the programme

The professional doctorate in Education at Swansea University is designed for those who wish to study education at doctoral level, on a part time basis.
A PhD or MPhil in Education enables you to undertake a substantial research project led by your own passions and interests.
The PhD takes three years full-time or six years part-time, and the MPhil takes two years full-time or four years part-time.
You submit a thesis of up to 100,000 words for PhD assessment and 60,000 words for MPhil assessment, demonstrating original research with a significant contribution to the field of Education. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination, or viva).

Programme Structure

Structure:

The programme is composed of two phases: a taught phase, comprised of four modules, and a research phase, during which students will produce a doctoral thesis.
The taught modules take place at Swansea University, in July each year (see additional costs); students will take one module each year.
After successful completion of four modules, students will move on to the research stage, during which they will undertake original research, to be presented and defended during a viva voce examination, as with other doctoral programmes.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education View 126 other PhDs in Education in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for EdD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’.
As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.
As standard, two references are required before we can progress applications to the College/School research programme Admissions Tutor for consideration.

Tuition Fee

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International

8750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8750 GBP per year during 60 months.
National

2356 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2356 GBP per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Swansea

727 - 1379 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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