Education PhD
Queen's University Belfast
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Queen's University Belfast

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DEC-26

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Queen's University Belfast

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You’ll be part of a dynamic doctoral research environment and will study alongside students from over 25 different countries we supervise students undertaking research in key educational areas including: education in divided societies effective education children’s rights in education educational assessment and inclusion.As part of a lively community of over 200 full-time and part-time research students you’ll have the opportunity to develop your research potential in a vibrant research ...Read more

You’ll be part of a dynamic doctoral research environment and will study alongside students from over 25 different countries we supervise students undertaking research in key educational areas including: education in divided societies effective education children’s rights in education educational assessment and inclusion.As part of a lively community of over 200 full-time and part-time research students you’ll have the opportunity to develop your research potential in a vibrant research community that prioritises the crossfertilisation of ideas and innovation in the advancement of knowledge.Staff in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work publish world-class research which has local and global impact. Our funders and partners include the research councils, government departments, the EU, Council of Europe and the large foundations. School research is informing thinking and the development of policies in many areas including the well-being of children, social cohesion and mental health.

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1/91
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24th
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Emma
25 Feb 26

Many faculties and support given on assignments. The mcclay provides a great study space and the campus feels friendly and welcome...Read more

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24 Feb 26

Student support..Read more

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements: 2.1. The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

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£5,238 per year

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£5,238 per year

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Students from England

£5,238 per year

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Students from Scotland

£5,238 per year

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Students from Wales

£5,238 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£22,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£22,500 per year

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Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast , Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast is a globally recognised institution and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK...

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Queen's University Belfast
University Road Belfast County Antrim BT7 1NN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away
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