Education - PhD
Birmingham City University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Our Centre for the Study of Practice and Culture in Education (CSPACE) is active in a wide range of research in education policy and practice, and engages in education research across all age phases, from Early Years, through Primary and Secondary Schools, to FE and Post-16, Higher Education and lifelong learning.Research students in Education will join a thriving research community and be part of one of the University’s Research Centres of Excellence.We offer supervision for study either ...Read more

Our Centre for the Study of Practice and Culture in Education (CSPACE) is active in a wide range of research in education policy and practice, and engages in education research across all age phases, from Early Years, through Primary and Secondary Schools, to FE and Post-16, Higher Education and lifelong learning.Research students in Education will join a thriving research community and be part of one of the University’s Research Centres of Excellence.We offer supervision for study either part-time or full-time towards a PhD degree.If you are accepted for a PhD, there is a University-wide taught course in research methodologies, and you will be assigned to a director of studies, and at least one second supervisor will also be appointed.You will have access to a dedicated research room for postgraduate researchersYou’re encouraged to publish in collaboration with your supervisors and to take part in research conferences and eventsEmployment OpportunitiesThe PhD award from Birmingham City University is a well-established and valued professional qualification within the education sector. Typical careers include school management, working in further or higher education, or educational consultancy.

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78/279
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51st
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103rd
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Freya
13 Oct 24

Disability support is amazing. Helpful and does not make you feel bad in any way. Good supervisor team who are very supportive. The course I am currently on means I have to be..Read more

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Shaun
13 Oct 24

I have only had positive experiences at this university. It has launched my life and help me find my closest friends and current career. I owe the staff, place and city very much..Read more

Entry requirements

Applications for research degrees are normally assessed by interview using the following criteria: That the Faculty is able to provide the appropriate supervisory expertise and resources for the proposed topic; That the proposed research seems likely to satisfy the academic requirements of a research degree; That the proposed research is feasible in practical terms; That you seem likely to be able to cope with the academic demands of a research degree.

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£15,120 per year

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£15,120 per year

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Freya
13 Oct 24
Professional Doctorate in Education - EdD
Disability support is amazing. Helpful and does not make you feel bad in any way. Good supervisor team who are very supportive. The course I am currently on means I have to be...
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Shaun
13 Oct 24
Professional Doctorate in Education - EdD
I have only had positive experiences at this university. It has launched my life and help me find my closest friends and current career. I owe the staff, place and city very much...
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Birmingham City University
4 - 6, Cardigan Street Birmingham England B4 7BD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.4 miles away
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