PhD in Education
Plymouth Marjon University

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(4.3)

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Main Site

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

Oct 2026

Duration

3 Year

Course info

Research undertaken within education encompasses the full range of sectors of informal and formal education and addresses education pedagogy, policy, practice. Our researchers have developed innovation in education theory and methodology leading to equally innovative impacts on education pedagogy, policy and practice in early years, community, school, further, higher and career-long education at local, regional, national and international levels.

We are particularly interested in research proposals around the areas of Education, Sustainability and Health and Wellbeing. Some ideas for possible areas of PhD research:

The Embedding of Sustainability in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Education in UK Higher Education. Potential supervisors – Dr Andreas Walmsley, Dr Laura Wallis, Dr Lynne Wyness
Spatial equity and teacher supply in rural schools in England. Potential supervisors – Professor Tanya Ovenden-Hope, Professor Sonia Blandford
‘Is a small school a failed big school? Making sense of small schools in the UK’. Potential supervisors - Professor Tanya Ovenden-Hope, Professor Sonia Blandford
Communicating climate change and sustainability. Potential supervisors: Professor Debby Cotton, Dr Lynne Wyness
How do pro-social attitudes align with developing an entrepreneurial identity? Dr Laura Wallis, Dr Andreas Walmsley
Sustainable Performance Making in Austere Climates. Potential supervisors: Dr Natalie Raven, Professor Jennie Winter
Understanding behaviour change towards sustainability. Potential supervisors: Professor Jennie Winter, Dr Andreas Walmsley, Dr Laura Wallis

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What students say

katie Luscombe

Plymouth Marjon University

PhD in Education

I have my time at Marjon be very positive place, great atmosphere. The staff are very lovely and supportive and want the very best for you and are encouraging for practice development The lecturers are very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching and student support and are always welcoming and willing to answer questions. I feel much more supported and happy within Marjon university than did at my undergrad My only hesitance towards recommending the university is solely based on location and reliance on public transport. I commute into university via train and then bus and fid it very difficult to make it in on-time, sometimes in at all, depending on weather, strikes engineering faults. Other than location and external factors that affect that I would highly recommend the university and its staff.

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Josiah Parris

Plymouth Marjon University

PhD in Education

I'm doing my course fully online and my experience has been brilliant. I live a couple of hours away from the campus so I've done everything actually course-related remotely, but I've had the opportunity to visit the campus and I know I can access it and its facilities if I want or need to. The structure and support offered by my course and its tutors is fantastic. It's designed with working professionals like myself in mind, so I am able to complete the modules at times that fit around my busy schedule. I was a little unsure how well it would suit me to begin with, but I have found it to be one of the best experiences of my life. My self-confidence has grown massively and it's ignited a desire in me to continue to study and learn. I have no suggestions for improvement. My experience with Marjon has been wonderful.

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Jade Rush

Plymouth Marjon University

PhD in Education

I love studying at Marjon the Staff and feel make it feel like a community of like minded people who want to excel in their academic studies. The library is my favorite place to get work done, with helpful and friendly staff who are always ready and happy to help. The new and improved Hub is a great place to relax and catch up with some friend in between studying while grabbing some food or drinks to keep you going. When I began, Barjon was the place to be, and when this closed during the day, second year felt like it was lacking this element. However upon returning for my third year the University had really considered the need for a place to be able to unwind, and excelled with the Hub. I feel like some of the areas feel a little outdated (such as some of the toilets) however they are all fully functional and keep to a great clean standard. Parking can be an issue and while I am aware this is a separate company, the markings for where you can and can not park are not all clear. I feel Marjon should work with the external company to improve the parking further. I truly love being part of Marjon and will feel lost when I no long attend but grateful that they would be the reason my future profession is possible.

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David Figgins

Plymouth Marjon University

PhD in Education

Marjon is well-known for their Education dept./programmes. The learning is engaging and current, and is applicable to my current job. I have easy access to my tutor, and because I am doing my course online, I can make it fit to my busy schedule.

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Jade Rush

Plymouth Marjon University

PhD in Education

The university is accessible for me and I find that it has a small connected vibe which really helps to not feel massively overwhelmed. I am a mature student and I found the students and staff, friendly and approachable during my transition back into education. I feel like some facilities need re visiting but this doesn't affect my overall experience at the university.

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4.3

5 stars

41%

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46%

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Latest Education Studies reviews

Education Studies

Josiah Parris

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 20/02/25

PhD in Education

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David Figgins

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 12/02/24

PhD in Education

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Rob Greensmith

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 27/12/22

PhD in Education

The location of Truro Campus is great for those in Cornwall looking to study locally without needing to travel far. The team are fantastic and always happy to help guide you so you can make the most of your studies. My only criticism is that it is hard to feel like you’re part of Marjon when you’re studying away from the main campus and because of that the facilities are slightly lacking in terms of access to the university library, however there are other university libraries at Penryn that can be used by those studying at Marjon. Overall, a really positive experience in my first semester at Marjon.

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Kerrie Preshous

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 12/01/23

PhD in Education

The very experienced lecturers are always available to support you, offering advice for your course and personal well-being. An excellent university to study at, with a huge range of facilities.

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Francesca

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 12/01/23

PhD in Education

Much better for education than psychology but I still really enjoy both aspects. Really great course if you are thinking about teaching and don’t want to commit to a BEd for 3 years and it gives you time to weigh up whether teaching is right for you. Lecturers are really caring and go out of there way to make sure you are okay. Small class sizes means that the lecturers get to know you too which for me is a bonus.

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Lauren

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 28/03/22

PhD in Education

Lovely place to study. Small, family feel to Marjon where everyone supports each other. I’m glad I returned to Marjon to do my masters 7 years after my undergraduate!

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