Overview

The Education programme at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is ideal for anyone working in a school or education-related capacity, specifically aimed at those involved in education in a wide range of occupations: teachers, leaders and managers in schools, lecturers in HE and FE institutions, voluntary and third sector officers, local authority and regional consortia staff, training organisations and so on.

Reasons to study for a Doctorate in Education

A blended learning pathway, involving group and independent study
High levels of academic support and challenge
Research methods modules and opportunities to undertake small-scale research prior to your independent research project
One-to-one contact with your thesis supervisor
The opportunity to dovetail your setting’s developmental needs with your own research and so impact upon improvement while you study

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Exploring Contemporary Issues in Education: Policy Review and Critical Analysis
Research Methods in Education
Writing a Critical Literature Review in Education
Research Design and Management in Education
Exploring Contemporary Issues in Education: Applying Critical Skills, Contributing to Knowledge, Leading Improvement

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

540 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Education View 127 other PhDs in Education in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ideally, you will be working in an educational or education-related setting and already hold a Master’s degree; however candidates with some level 7 study and considerable leadership experience are also encouraged to apply.
English requirements: an overall English language level equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with no lower than 6.5 in reading and writing, and with no lower than 5.5 in listening or speaking.

Tuition Fee

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International

15000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Lampeter

660 - 1140 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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