Education PhD
University of Sussex
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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The PhD in Education gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in an area of interest and to hone advanced research skills. You will work with faculty who are global in their outlook and experts in their fields.Our doctoral researchers come from all over the world. For many, the PhD is an important step in advancing a professional career.Areas of StudyWe host four research centres. Doctoral researchers become members of one or more of these depending on their area of interest, ...Read more

The PhD in Education gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in an area of interest and to hone advanced research skills. You will work with faculty who are global in their outlook and experts in their fields.

Our doctoral researchers come from all over the world. For many, the PhD is an important step in advancing a professional career.

Areas of Study

We host four research centres. Doctoral researchers become members of one or more of these depending on their area of interest, with supervisors generally coming from the research centre:

  • Centre for Higher Education and Equity Research
  • Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth (jointly hosted by the Department of Education and the Department of Social Work and Social Care)
  • Centre for Teaching and Learning Research
  • Centre for International Education.

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WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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8th
CUG Ranking
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47th
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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have a master’s degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: You must show evidence of at least three years’ work experience in education or a related area. Your Masters-level qualification must be in a related subject area, or you must show evidence of your research experience gained in the UK or overseas education system. In exceptional circumstances, you may also be considered for this course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required but can show evidence of relevant professional experience.

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£4,786 per year

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£21,500 per year

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£21,500 per year

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University of Sussex
Sussex House Brighton Brighton & Hove BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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