Find out more about our MPhil/PhD in Education.

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MPhil/PhD

3 years full-time;
5 years part-time

3 October 2022

Education Studies

University of Warwick

Gain valuable research method training on the MPhil/PhD in Education. Warwick's Education Studies, ranked joint 4th in the UK for Education (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021), welcomes world class applicants committed to educational research and challenge.

The PhD is designed as a programme combining advanced research methods training and individual, supervised research, leading to an 80,000 word thesis. The thesis is expected to be a substantial original contribution to knowledge and, in principle, to have the potential to be developed into peer-reviewed publication.

Teaching and learning

The PhD programme has an Advanced Research Methods training element that is compulsory, and all students complete an Upgrade examination (a written portfolio and oral examination) in order to progress from MPhil to PhD. The research methods training takes place via online mode on Saturday mornings spread out over the first year. Students work with their supervisors on their independent projects throughout the course. We have several research student work rooms within the department with desktop computers available.

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.

2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Education, any relevant Social Sciences or Humanities discipline, or another relevant discipline if justified.

A Master’s degree in Education, any relevant Social Sciences or Humanities discipline, or another relevant discipline if justified.

• 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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