Find out more about our Doctorate in Education.

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5 years part-time

3 October 2022

Education Studies

University of Warwick

The University of Warwick's Doctorate in Education welcomes world-class applicants with a commitment to educational research and challenge. The Centre for Education Studies, ranked joint 4th in the UK for Education (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021), offers a programme expertly designed around professional issues.

The Doctorate in Education is aimed at professionals who have several years’ experience in the education sector. The focus is on professional issues and is available part time to complete alongside your work. The programme is a combination of foundation and advanced research methods, and optional modules within Education Studies. Then you will complete a 50,000-word thesis with the guidance of a specialist supervisor. You may be eligible to use your previous studies as accredited prior learning towards this course.

Teaching and learning

You will complete four Education Studies modules of your choice (which may include Foundation Research Methods) as well as two advanced research methods modules before moving on to the thesis. Depending on the modules you select, sessions consist of presentations, group discussions, case studies and self-study.

Assessment types vary depending on modules selected but may be a mixture of assignments and oral presentations.

Specific departmental guidance is available on preparing applications to the Department of Education Studies and on Preparing a Research Proposal.

Our main research themes are:

• Childhood
• Cultural and creative learning
• School leadership and improvement
• Religions and education research
• Life sciences education
• Special needs education
• Disability research
• International development and education

Full details of our research interests are listed on the Education Studies web pages.

You can also read our general University research proposal guidance.

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

We have over 20 full-time academic staff members with many research strengths who could be your supervisors. Explore our Staff Research Directory where you will be able to filter by research interests.

You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.

A good honours degree and at least two years' professional experience in an educational setting. Applications from those without a good honours degree but with substantial professional experience will be considered.

• Band B
• With a minimum of 6.5 in the Writing component.

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

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