Education PhD - (Doctor of Philosophy)
Kingston University
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On Kingston University’s Education PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) you will develop advanced research skills and professional credibility. Youll 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 ...Read more

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).

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27 Feb 24

My program didn’t have induction week. Had terrible start with ICT issues and there’s no face to face ICT support is not good. Great place due to cultural Diversity and calmness..Read more

Entry requirements

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.

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£18,000 per year

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Kingston University Kingston Hill Kingston Upon Thames Surrey KT2 7LB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Wimbledon  1.6 miles away Nearest train station: Norbiton  0.9 miles away
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