PhD Postgraduate Research: School of Education and Childhood
UWE BristolBristol · IELTS 7.0
GBP 17,130Per year
Doctor of PhilosophyPart-time
Further, Higher and Adult Education 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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Overview
The Further, Higher and Adult Education PhD / PhD by Published Works programme supports you in undertaking and completing a PhD in a way which employs research on key educational issues and challenges in higher, further, adult and community in the UK and globally. Which is an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills. While the participants on the Further, Higher and Adult Education PhD / PhD by Published Works programme will be skilled professionals on entry to the programme, experience over the three or four-year period will prepare you to further advance in your professional and academic careers in the areas of research and offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management and research positions within Education and engagement across a range of disciplines. The researcher will receive the highest degree that any UK university may grant upon successfully defending the final thesis. Discover more information about the Centre for Education and Research. Applications must be submitted by 1 August for the next October intake and by 11 December for the next March intake.
Entry requirements
For admission to this PhD applicants should have: successfully completed a Masters programme in adult, community or higher education or an equivalent programme at level 8, or qualifications of a comparable standard from a university or recognised degree awarding body in another country, or students with related experience but lower-level degrees or degrees in a different field will also be given consideration on an individual basis. The selection procedure will include an interview with every qualified applicant.
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
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
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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)
Plan your first year
Change the figures to your ownTuitionGBP 16,850
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in total
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