PhD Education 48 months PHD Programme By Birmingham City University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Centre for the Study of Practice and Culture in Education (CSPACE) is active in a wide range of research in education policy and practice, and engages in education research across all age phases, from Early Years, through Primary and Secondary Schools, to FE and Post-16, Higher Education and lifelong learning.

What's covered in this course?

  • Research students in Education will join a thriving research community and be part of one of the University’s Research Centres of Excellence.
  • We offer supervision for study either part-time or full-time towards a PhD degree.
  • If you are accepted for a PhD, there is a University-wide taught course in research methodologies, and you will be assigned to a director of studies, and at least one second supervisor will also be appointed.
  • You will have access to a dedicated research room for postgraduate researchers
  • You’re encouraged to publish in collaboration with your supervisors and to take part in research conferences and events

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Centre for the Study of Practice and Culture in Education (CSPACE) is active in a wide range of research in education policy and practice, and engages in education research across all age phases, from Early Years, through Primary and Secondary Schools, to FE and Post-16, Higher Education and lifelong learning.

What's covered in this course?

  • Research students in Education will join a thriving research community and be part of one of the University’s Research Centres of Excellence.
  • We offer supervision for study either part-time or full-time towards a PhD degree.
  • If you are accepted for a PhD, there is a University-wide taught course in research methodologies, and you will be assigned to a director of studies, and at least one second supervisor will also be appointed.
  • You will have access to a dedicated research room for postgraduate researchers
  • You’re encouraged to publish in collaboration with your supervisors and to take part in research conferences and events

Admission Requirements

Essential

Applications for research degrees are normally assessed by interview using the following criteria:

  • That the Faculty is able to provide the appropriate supervisory expertise and resources for the proposed topic
  • That the proposed research seems likely to satisfy the academic requirements of a research degree
  • That the proposed research is feasible in practical terms
  • That you seem likely to be able to cope with the academic demands of a research degree
  • PhD applicants will normally be expected to hold a Master's degree in a relevant area 

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