As a PhD student you will design, undertake, and write-up an in-depth independent research study, supported by your supervisory team.Each year, you'll follow a programme of training and development to enhance your research methods, subject-matter expertise and professional skills. This part-time, professionally focused degree is divided into two parts. Part A is comprised of two years of research training units and Part B entails four years of supervised independent research, resulting in a thesis of between 40,000 and 60,000 words.CAREER PROSPECTSOur doctoral programme provides rigorous theoretical and practical training to equip graduates to go onto a range of careers within academia, education management, social policy and social care, youth justice, policy, and a range of other sectors.Our PhD Education Research degree aims to upskill practitioners in educational contexts to become leaders in their field. For educators in any context, from local authorities and schools to community organisations and health services,our professionally focused doctorate could be the next step in their career.