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Education PhD

University of Brighton

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Brighton

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-OCT-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

The School of Education offers two routes for those wanting to pursue doctoral level study in education, the Education PhD and the Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD).

Both doctoral routes aim to enable students to develop advanced research skills and to generate new knowledge:

the Education PhD enables students to develop advanced research skills and build new knowledge with an emphasis on providing a pathway for those interested in a career in education research.

for the Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD), a structured taught component is integral to the first stages of study and the emphasis is on the generation and application of advanced knowledge and skills pertinent to the issues within professional contexts.

We welcome applications through research proposals to study for an Education PhD at the University of Brighton, particularly across the broad themes that are supported through our Research and Enterprise Groups:

  • Voice and Participation in Childhood and Education
  • Narrative and Biographical Methodologies in Education
  • Teaching, Learning and Professional Lives

As an Education PhD student, you will undertake applied research, combining theoretical analysis with fieldwork data collection to produce leading edge studies.

The research of our supervisory staff generates knowledge that advances social justice and fosters critical understanding of learning and teaching in diverse cultures and complex worlds.

Staff and PhD student research spans broad areas of education, including for example: investigating children and young people’s rights in UK and international contexts; researching the learning, development and working lives of educators in different educational settings; mentoring and coaching in education settings; and examining pedagogical practices in higher education.

We carry out innovative, creative and participatory research involving children, young people, adults and those who work with them. We also specialise in narrative and biographical methodologies and approaches and, as part of this, listen to educators’ and learners' stories and examine their life histories, to better understand their experiences and world views.

Our PhD students have gone on to a variety of different roles following the successful completion of their research. These include academic posts as lecturers and postdoctoral research assistants at Brighton and elsewhere. Many have gone on to management positions in related areas such as business consultancy.

Tuition fees

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£ 15,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

  • University League Table

    70th

  • Campus address

    University of Brighton, Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4AT, England

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Courses are designed to develop the skills, knowledge, personal attributes and relevant experience you'll need to begin or develop or your career.
You'll be joining a community of over 3,000 international and EU students.
Eligible students are guaranteed a place in halls of residence.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    27th out of 91 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    134 60%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    17th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    19th

    2

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