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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Kingston Hill
Full Time
OCT-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Kingston Hill
Full Time
OCT-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Kingston Hill
Part Time
OCT-26
6 Years
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On Kingston University’s Education PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) you will develop advanced research skills and professional credibility. You'll work with leading academics, access excellent resources, and explore real-world education challenges in your chosen field.Combine inspiring research with training and teaching opportunities to help develop your thesis and achieve your goals.At Kingston University you will have access to an expert academic supervisory team, as well as training and teaching opportunities to help you develop your ideas and achieve your goals.You will have the support of the academic and postgraduate community the high calibre of Kingston University's students and alumni provide excellent networking opportunities.Your PhD supervision will be highly specialised to your needs and interests. In addition the course is delivered in a flexible format, so you can choose a full or part-time programme according to what suits you best.Why choose this courseThe Education PhD is designed for educators and education-related professionals who want to conduct original research related to their professional environment or area of educational practice, both for current and future educational practitioners. Whether you are seeking a beginning or advancement in your professional career in education, this PhD will help you extend your professional understanding and develop advanced skills for research, reflection, evaluation, and dissemination.Our academic staff have extensive experience working with multi-agency partners, researching professionals at the master and doctoral levels, and leading national and international research-active projects.As a postgraduate researcher, you will have one-to-one supervision with a lead supervisor and a second supervisor from our Faculty. Your supervisor is the key person who supports and guides your research. With your supervisors' guidance, you will research a topic of your choice in great depth. Your research topic may concern education at any educational phase (from Early Years to Higher Education) or setting (e.g. library, prison, museum or a heritage, health and social care service).
The normal minimum requirement for admission to the PhD is a postgraduate Masters degree in a discipline that is appropriate to the proposed research programme, or, in exceptional circumstances, a first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a subject appropriate to the proposed programme of study.
Students living in
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£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
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£18,000 per year
Students from EU
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£18,000 per year
Students from International
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