Early Years PhD/PhD by Published works

Through academic study and research, the PhD/PhD by Published Works in Early Years programme aims to improve specific knowledge. The programme seeks to give students a firm foundation in research technique and equip them to conduct a sizable piece of academic research with success. The highest degree a UK institution may provide to a researcher who successfully defends their final thesis will also give them a great chance to advance into higher management and research jobs in education and related sectors. Both full-time and part-time study options are offered for the PhD/PhD by Published Works in Early Years. We invite applications from graduates with a Masters in any field who have experience working in formal, informal, or non-formal education. Find out more about the Centre for Education and Research. Our closing dates for Research applications are as follows: For the October intake apply by the 1 August and for the March intake apply by the 11 December

Applicants are expected to have a Masters degree (MA, MSc, or MEd) in a relevant discipline or internationally recognised equivalent qualifications will also be considered. Although, candidates with other evidence of ability to succeed at PhD level will also be considered, for example, candidates with lower-level qualifications or qualifications in a different subject area, but relevant experience. These applicants will be considered in an individual basis.

IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component including writing. We will also consider equivalent English language qualifications.

International students: £16,850

October 2026 / March 2026

No fixed deadline — apply as early as possible. Applications close when the course is full.

• Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom