With a PhD or other postgraduate research degree in Education you will:Work alongside leading experts in the field. We are one of the UK’s foremost centres for applied education research and evaluation. In the most recent national evaluation of research, 67% of our research was rated as world leading or internationally excellent (REF2014). We are ranked in the top 20 in the UK for our Education research impact (Times Higher Education).Choose from our flexible study pathways. We offer full and part-time PhD programmes, including our new PhD Education Research, a professionally focused doctorate.Join a thriving intellectual community. Our longstanding Education and Social Research Institute provides pioneering research in the field of education, and promotes vital cross-disciplinary dialogue to critically analyse education methodologies, practices and policies.Work with practitioners, community partners and social researchers. We have long-established links with a range of external partners to provide networking opportunities and contribute real-world expertise to our research.Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities. Our impressive, purpose-built Brooks building has outstanding specialist facilities for education researchers.Undertake tailored personal and professional development training. Our Education and Social Research Institute provides first-class research training and support for researchers. Manchester Met also offers a range of professional development opportunities to equip you with core transferable skills.