Doctor of PhilosophyPart-time

Education and Schools PhD/PhD by Published works

University of NorthamptonNorthampton, United Kingdom
Level
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration
PhD: Full time 2 years - 4 years, Part time 3 years - 6 years PhD by Published Works: 1 - 2 years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Education
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

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We welcome applications to study for an Education and Schools PhD at the University of Northampton’s Faculty of Health, Education and Society, particularly across the broad themes that are supported through our Centre for Education and Research. As an Education and Schools PhD student, you will undertake applied research, combining theoretical analysis with fieldwork data collection to produce leading edge studies. The programme will also expand your knowledge and research skills. After successful completion of your research and defence of your final thesis, this will allow you to move into a variety of different roles. These include research positions within Education and aligned fields and higher management positions. Applications must be received by 1 August for the next October intake and by 11 December for the next March intake.

Entry requirements

Other conditionsinterview · If your proposal is feasible for our supervision at the University of Northampton, we are likely to invite you to attend an admissions interview.

English language requirements

IELTS7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

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

Fees

International students: £16,850

Start dates

October 2026 / March 2026

Application deadline

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

Campus

  • Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom

Entry requirements for your country

40 countries

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Scholarships at University of Northampton

4 for this level
  • Alumni PGCE Bursary Award£500.00 (US$ 646)
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • Sir John Lowther Scholarship£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291) - £3,000.00 (US$ 3
  • The Chancellor's Fund£50.00 (US$ 65) - £750.00 (US$ 969)
All scholarships at University of Northampton

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TuitionGBP 16,850
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 32,236

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Where you will study

Northampton, East Midlands, United Kingdom

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