Education and Training, MPhil/PhD
University of Greenwich
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)

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Our research degree (MPhil/PhD) is ideal for professionals in education and other fields to conduct unique research in education and training with support from experts in the field.Develop your advanced doctoral research methods, theoretical knowledge and critical analysis skills with this research degree in education. You will be able to conduct research in areas including leadership in higher education, literacy, pedagogy and alternative education, supported by experts with vast practical and ...Read more

Our research degree (MPhil/PhD) is ideal for professionals in education and other fields to conduct unique research in education and training with support from experts in the field.

Develop your advanced doctoral research methods, theoretical knowledge and critical analysis skills with this research degree in education. You will be able to conduct research in areas including leadership in higher education, literacy, pedagogy and alternative education, supported by experts with vast practical and academic experience. You will meet regularly with your supervisory team, who will support you with the practicalities and challenges of producing a dissertation and defending it at viva.

With a PhD in education and training, you will open up career opportunities in middle and senior academic and management roles in colleges, universities and other educational institutions. You can also embark on consultancy and advisory careers, either privately or with public organisations.

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28/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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58th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
110th
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Ayla
06 Dec 24

best aspects - the student union is brilliant due to their engagement in trying to make the university better for the students within..Read more

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Lucy
25 Feb 24

This is such a good school to study at because I love the personal feeling during workshops and seminars because of the small grouping and confidence building when talking,..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants should have: A Master's degree from within education, training and related professional fields; Normally at least three years' professional experience.

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£4,786 per year

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £4786. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£17,450 per year

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Students from EU

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The fee for 2023/24 entry is: £17,450. There might be slight increase in fee for 2024/25 entry.

£17,450 per year

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Students from International

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The fee for 2023/24 entry is: £17,450. There might be slight increase in fee for 2024/25 entry.

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06 Dec 24
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Lucy
25 Feb 24
BA (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status [QTS] (5-11)* BA
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University of Greenwich
University of Greenwich , Greenwich

With over 130 years’ experience in teaching excellence, the University of Greenwich is a top three London university (StudentCrowd...

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University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College King William Walk London Greenwich SE10 9LS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Maze Hill  0.2 miles away
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