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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Gloucestershire
Full Time
OCT-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Gloucestershire
Full Time
FEB-26
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Gloucestershire
Full Time
FEB-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Gloucestershire
Full Time
OCT-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Gloucestershire
Part Time
FEB-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Gloucestershire
Part Time
FEB-26
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Gloucestershire
Part Time
OCT-25
6 years
Select a an exam type
What is Education and Learning?
Our research strengths lie in curriculum studies, early years, leadership and diversity in education, learning for sustainability and professional development. We also have expertise in education policy, extremism and education and values in education.
Our School of Education and Humanities provides a stimulating and supportive environment with a blend of extensive professional expertise in different learning contexts – spanning early years to higher education.
You’ll join a strong education research community of over 30 academic staff with different supervisory specialisms. Progress your knowledge and skills with engaged researchers who are pushing forward new knowledge and professional practice. Explore strengths in curriculum studies, early years, leadership and diversity in education, and professional development.
Research environment
Our research environment has strong national and international links. This active background means that research students, whether studying full-time or part-time, join a group of engaged researchers involved in pushing forward both new knowledge and professional practice.
All students are required to take and complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods to support the development of their project and their education as researchers.
Research areas
Some of our recent research includes:
•the application of constructivist learning theory to homework practice
•how coursework and exam-based study affect the learning of pupils in secondary science education
•primary trainee teachers’ choice of mathematical examples for learning and the relationship with mathematics subject knowledge
•pedagogy to enhance teaching and learning in science and environmental education within Initial Teacher Education
•the role of support workers in the learning of students with disabilities in higher education.
This research contributes to the research priority area Society and Learning.
A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,100 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£12,775 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£12,775 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a diverse, vibrant university with campuses across Cheltenham and Gloucester, in the southwest...