Overview

Join this Education course at The University of Lancashire.

Study in a supportive and structured environment to explore and develop your understanding and knowledge before focussing on your own research.

Enhance your career by gaining a respected qualification and becoming a practitioner researcher, contributing to your field.

Benefit from joining a thriving and supportive community of academics who are active researchers.

What you'll do

In your first two years, during your 4 modules which comprise Stage 1 of the programme, you'll take part in discussion-based sessions exploring prescribed readings.

During the modules, you'll also develop the skills and knowledge to design an appropriate and rigorous piece of doctoral-level research.

In years 3 to 6 (Stage 2), you'll focus on completing your own research, with the guidance of your supervisory team.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Professional Practice and Policy in Education Research

Research Design

Theoretical Perspectives in Research in Education

Reflexivity and criticality: building the thesis

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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OR

86

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education View 120 other PhDs in Education 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

86

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

61

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

Study on your own schedule
Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements

General requirements

Masters in Education or related subject (at Merit or above).

Places will be offered subject to a satisfactory written proposal and interview.

Tuition Fees

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

Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2755 GBP / year

≈ 2755 GBP / year

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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