Education,PhD

    Education,PhD

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 25,551 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 22, 2026
    Education,PhD

    About

    We are committed to developing our postgraduate students into competent and critical educational researchers able to conduct rigorous and socially impactful research using a variety of methodological approaches.

    • The Department of Educational Studies at Goldsmiths is recognised nationally and internationally for its innovative, original, and publicly relevant education research. We encourage research proposals in any of the areas in which the Department has expertise, subject to supervisor availability.
    • The Department has about 40 home and international research students. Many of our research students are also practising professionals carrying out research related to their work. Students study either full-time or part-time.
    • Students become members of the and they're encouraged to contribute along with staff and other visiting scholars to their seminar series and to the Department’s rich research culture. Additional facilities for research students are provided by the Goldsmiths Graduate School.
    • The Department also participates in two prestigious Doctoral Training Partnerships (please see the Funding section below).

    Assessment is by thesis and viva voce.

    Have a look at our student profiles and their research topics.

    Contact the department

    If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Dr Vally Lytra.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a taught Masters in a relevant subject area.

    You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.

    International qualifications

    We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

    If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    25,551 / year
    Education,PhD
    Goldsmiths, University of London
    Goldsmiths, University of London
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London

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