PhD in Education
University of York
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of York - Heslington Campus

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University of York - Heslington Campus

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6 Years

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The PhD in Education is designed to enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research.The programme aims to enable students to gain a solid grounding in research methodology, and to successfully carry out a substantial piece of academic research.Our PhD research students in recent years have come both from the United Kingdom and from many overseas countries. Many of our overseas students have chosen to conduct studies which involve collecting fieldwork data in their home ...Read more

The PhD in Education is designed to enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research.The programme aims to enable students to gain a solid grounding in research methodology, and to successfully carry out a substantial piece of academic research.Our PhD research students in recent years have come both from the United Kingdom and from many overseas countries. Many of our overseas students have chosen to conduct studies which involve collecting fieldwork data in their home country. Proposals to conduct a study which involves collecting fieldwork data overseas are welcomed.

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Aman
20 Feb 24

The location is brilliant and all lectures and seminars are close by so when tight on time, it’s not far to travel from one place to another The prices for the shops on campus..Read more

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Hiu Yong Cindy
20 Feb 24

Lots of support offered by the university..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have a good honours degree or a master's degree (MA, MSc or MEd) in a relevant discipline although candidates with other evidence of ability to succeed at PhD level will also be considered.

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£5,006 per year

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£24,500 per year

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£24,500 per year

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Accommodation - 3960 Per year

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Aman
20 Feb 24
Education - BA (Hons)
The location is brilliant and all lectures and seminars are close by so when tight on time, it’s not far to travel from one place to another The prices for the shops on campus...
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Hiu Yong Cindy
20 Feb 24
Education - BA (Hons)
Lots of support offered by the university...
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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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