Education and Schools PhD

University of Northampton

United Kingdom, Northampton

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,726 / Year

Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026

Education and Schools PhD

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Overview

We welcome applications to study for an Education and Schools PhD at the University of Northampton’s Faculty of Health, Education and Society, particularly across the broad themes that are supported through our Centre for Education and Research. As an Education and Schools PhD student, you will undertake applied research, combining theoretical analysis with fieldwork data collection to produce leading edge studies. The programme will also expand your knowledge and research skills. After successful completion of your research and defence of your final thesis, this will allow you to move into a variety of different roles. These include research positions within Education and aligned fields and higher management positions.

Applications must be received by 1 August for the October intake and by 11 December for the March intake.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A recognized Masters degree in a relevant subject area, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Northampton as being equivalent and relevant.

Or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports, or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its own merits and will normally require independent academic references.

If your proposal is feasible for our supervision at the University of Northampton, we are likely to invite you to attend an admissions interview.

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:
- browse our potential supervisors and propose your own research project.
- Find out how to apply for a MPhil/ PhD/ PhD by Published Works at the University of Northampton.
- 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

Education and Schools PhD

University of Northampton

United Kingdom, Northampton

Go to Official Website