Early Years PhD
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 21,726 / Year
    Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026

    Early Years PhD

    About

    Overview


    ​Through academic study and research, the PhD/PhD by Published Works in Early Years programme aims to improve specific knowledge. The programme seeks to give students a firm foundation in research technique and equip them to conduct a sizable piece of academic research with success. The highest degree a UK institution may provide to a researcher who successfully defends their final thesis will also give them a great chance to advance into higher management and research jobs in education and related sectors. Both full-time and part-time study options are offered for the PhD/PhD by Published Works in Early Years. We invite applications from graduates with a Masters in any field who have experience working in formal, informal, or non-formal education. Find out more about the Centre for Education and Research.

    Our closing dates for Research applications are as follows: For the October intake apply by the 1 August and for the March intake apply by the 11 December

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry Requirements


    Applicants are expected to have a Masters degree (MA, MSc, or MEd) in a relevant discipline or internationally recognised equivalent qualifications will also be considered.

    Although, candidates with other evidence of ability to succeed at PhD level will also be considered, for example, candidates with lower-level qualifications or qualifications in a different subject area, but relevant experience. These applicants will be considered in an individual basis.

    • As part of the application process, suitable applicants will be invited for interview (face-to-face or virtual).

      All offers of a place on the programme are subject to:

      • ​successful interview outcome.
      • availability of suitable Research Supervision Support.

      ​If you are applying for Research study, you will need to write a research proposal. Find out how to write a research proposal.

      More detailed information about the research degrees is available on our Graduate school page.​

      ​If you’d like to join us as a research student, then please review the webpages below:

      • ​IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component including writing. We will also consider equivalent English language qualifications.

      ​We are unable to consider applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components from a test taken within the last two years

    English Program Requirements

    • ​IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component including writing. We will also consider equivalent English language qualifications.

    ​We are unable to consider applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components from a test taken within the last two years

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    21,726 / year

    Early Years PhD

    University of Northampton

    University of Northampton

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Northampton