PhD Education

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

City Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

OCT

Duration

4 Years

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Course info

The Institute has an extensive record of conducting educational research that has been influential locally, nationally and internationally. Building on the work of the Centre for Educational Research (CERES), founded in 2004, the Liverpool Institute for Research in Education (LIFE) is located in the School of Education within the Faculty of Society and Culture. In REF 2021, 87.5% of LIFE research was rated as internationally recognised and above. LIFE acts as a developmental focus for ...Read more

Key stats

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WUSCA ranking:

WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.

18/279

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

59th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

76th

What students say

Best - a very welcoming community, student support is easily accessible. Always social events which is great for making connections Worst - work load is quite heavy (course..Read more

People are friendly on course and tutors. Good contact time with tutors. Library really nice place to study. Need more places to have lunch in John Foster building as gets full..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

You will need a minimum of a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree and Masters degree with a research dissertation in a relevant subject. In exceptional circumstances, we may consider applicants without a Masters degree based on the level of research training completed in their undergraduate degree programme and any subsequent research work. We also welcome applications from those with non-standard qualifications who can demonstrate knowledge, experience, and skills developed in the workplace or other setting relevant to the programme of research.

Tuition fees

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£5,006 per year

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People are friendly on course and tutors. Good contact time with tutors. Library really nice place to study. Need more places to have lunch in John Foster building as gets full...

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