Further, Higher and Adult Education PhD
University of Northampton
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Northampton Main site

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OCT-26

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2 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Northampton Main site

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MAR-26

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Northampton Main site

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OCT-26

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2 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Northampton Main site

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MAR-27

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2 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Northampton Main site

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MAR-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Northampton Main site

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Part Time

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OCT-26

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

The Further, Higher and Adult Education PhD / PhD by Published Works programme supports you in undertaking and completing a PhD in a way which employs research on key educational issues and challenges in higher, further, adult and community in the UK and globally. Which is an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills. While the participants on the Further, Higher and Adult Education PhD / PhD by Published Works programme will be skilled professionals on entry to the ...Read more

The Further, Higher and Adult Education PhD / PhD by Published Works programme supports you in undertaking and completing a PhD in a way which employs research on key educational issues and challenges in higher, further, adult and community in the UK and globally. Which is an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills. While the participants on the Further, Higher and Adult Education PhD / PhD by Published Works programme will be skilled professionals on entry to the programme, experience over the three or four-year period will prepare you to further advance in your professional and academic careers in the areas of research and offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management and research positions within Education and engagement across a range of disciplines. The researcher will receive the highest degree that any UK university may grant upon successfully defending the final thesis. Discover more information about the Centre for Education and Research.

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61/279
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CUG Subject Ranking
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41st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
119th

Entry requirements

For admission to this PhD applicants should have: successfully completed a Masters programme in adult, community or higher education or an equivalent programme at level 8, or qualifications of a comparable standard from a university or recognised degree awarding body in another country, or students with related experience but lower-level degrees or degrees in a different field will also be given consideration on an individual basis.

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£5,700 per year

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Accommodation - 165 per week

£16,350 per year

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Accommodation - 165 per week

£16,350 per year

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Accommodation - 165 per week

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University of Northampton
University of Northampton , Northampton

The University of Northampton (UON) is one of the UK’s youngest universities and as such, it features modern course...

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University of Northampton
Waterside Campus Northampton NN1 5PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northampton  0.6 miles away

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