OVERVIEW

Undertaking a research degree such as a PhD, or PhD by Published worked in Inclusion, Diversity and Special Needs is an intellectual challenge like no other. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the subject you are passionate about, set your own work goals, and make an important contribution to your field. Successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher with the highest qualification that any UK university can award and offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management and research positions within Education and aligned fields. We welcome applications from graduates holding an MA in any subject and/or have experience of working in formal, informal, or non-formal education. Find out more about the research going on in our Centre for Education and Research.

Course Details

Inclusion, Diversity and Special Needs is an area of central importance to the Centre for Education and Research. As a team we have expertise in removing barriers for those described as having special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as well as expertise in most areas of Inclusion and diversity. You may hone your research skills and competences while also developing your area of focus through the Inclusion, Diversity, and Special Needs PhD. You will get general, discipline-based, and project-specific training as you create, design, and carry out your research project, along with the assistance of a committed supervisory team, empowering you to carry out your research work successfully and independently. You will gain from a network of researchers and practitioners as a member of the Centre for Education and Research. You can advance into an academic career or find employment in research and development within education and related disciplines if you have a PhD in education with a focus on inclusion, diversity, and special needs.