Education and Schools PhD/PhD by Published works
- 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
- Next intake
- OCT 2026
Overview
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 conditions | interview · If your proposal is feasible for our supervision at the University of Northampton, we are likely to invite you to attend an admissions interview. |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall, no part below 6.5 |
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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
International: £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
Where you will study
West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
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