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Postgraduate research degrees in Education Studies

We welcome world-class applicants dedicated to challenging and improving education through research.

Our experienced supervisors support your work, while our vibrant graduate association offers workshops, seminars, social events, and an annual conference. Our students gain skills that enhance their careers or open new paths. We also encourage multidisciplinary research, offering joint supervision with other Warwick departments like Theatre Studies, Economics, Politics, and Applied Linguistics.

Our Research Programmes

We offer two research programmes that you can apply to depending on your circumstances - The Doctorate in Education (Ed.D) and the MPhil/PhD in Education.

Round 1 of our application process opens on 1st October 2024 and closes on 6th January 2025

Round 2 opens on 3rd March 2025 and closes on 5th May 2025.

MPhil/PhD in Education

The programme combines advanced research methods training and individual, supervised research leading to an 80,000 word thesis.

Doctorate in Education (Ed. D)

Is aimed at professionals with several years' experience in the education sector. The focus is on professional issues and is available part-time to complete alongside your work.