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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Lancaster University
Full Time
OCT-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Lancaster University
Full Time
OCT-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Lancaster University
Part Time
OCT-25
48 months
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This programme provides the opportunity to gain deeper insight into education research, discover how to become an autonomous researcher, and benefit from a strong research culture and excellent support as you work towards your PhD or MPhil.
Our internationally respected PhD programme connects you with a thriving and friendly community of research-active staff, and with our three departmental research hubs: the Centre for Higher Education Research and Evaluation, the Centre for Social Justice and Wellbeing in Education, and the Centre for Technology Enhanced Learning. You will benefit from their extensive and diverse research experience and the broad spectrum of departmental interests, and as a PhD student you will have the opportunity to be a contributing member of this community of highly-regarded researchers.
Undertaken full-time over a minimum of three years or part-time over a minimum of four years, the programme has attracted a large number of students over more than 25 years and you should find that it delivers a very human, inclusive and rich learning environment that's also supportive and sociable.
You are able to participate in research seminars, a reading group, postgraduate group meetings and in the research and evaluation projects led by our academics, when available. You'll also have the potential to benefit from our active and mutually beneficial relationship with a network of local schools and colleges.
You'll undertake research into an issue or concern of your choosing and write a thesis, which is produced under the detailed supervision of a subject expert and this provides the opportunity to contribute new knowledge to the scholarly community.
Although you will work independently, our supervision includes regular face-to-face meetings at Lancaster or virtual meetings at a distance. Most students commence in October in order to make use of our Faculty's research training courses but we also offer the option of entry in January where this is more suitable for the student. Likely outcomes include career progression, a move into an academic post, and the satisfaction of intellectual curiosity.
Your PhD is awarded on completion of your supervised research, a viva examination and approved thesis.
In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 100% of our research impact was rated outstanding and 90% of our research was rated as world leading or internationally excellent. Since the first Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 1992 the Department has consistently been judged to be one of the best in the UK.
Our department is ranked 51st in the world by the Times Higher Education World Subject Rankings 2023.
Students need a 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) usually a taught Masters degree, or its equivalent. We may also consider non-standard applicants.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
£21,920 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£21,920 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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