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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Online
FEB-25
6 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Online
FEB-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Online
FEB-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Online
APR-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Online
APR-25
3 years
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If you're ready to take your knowledge and expertise in Education into a postgraduate research degree, then Portsmouth is the perfect place to achieve your goals.
As a postgraduate research student, you could investigate what education promises, delivers and looks like to different groups of people around the world, or explore the role of education in creating a more just and equal society, and in preparing children for life in wider society.
Our researchers have decades of expertise within education and leadership, the role of education in conflict affected countries, gender, citizenship education, special educational needs, mental health and wellbeing in childhood, teacher training, and transitions to adulthood.
We have strong links with the
All our postgraduate research programmes are subject to regular and rigorous external assessment by Ofsted and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
What can a postgraduate research degree do for my career?
Once you complete your postgraduate research degree, you'll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.
Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you're an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity.
After researching with us, our successful postgraduate research candidates have gone on to impressive positions in a variety of fields.
The entry requirements for a PhD, or MPhil include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.
Students living in
Domestic
£2,393 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£2,393 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£8,600 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....