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- 00 - General Content
- 01 - Schema Data
- 02a - Course Title
Open Professional Studies MPhil/PhD
- 02b - Short Description
Our PhD in Open Professional Studies lets you research a topic across fields like adult education, coaching, counselling, and social work.
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- A0 - Info Blocks
Postgraduate Research
2026 Entry
- A1 - Course Code
P-X3S1
- A2 - Start Date
October 2026
- A3 - Study Location
University of Warwick
- A4 - Qualification
Master of Philosophy / Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/PhD)
- A5 - Department
Centre for Lifelong Learning
- A6 - Duration
4 years full-time; Up to 7 years part-time
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- C0 - Course Overview
- C1 - Course Overview - Introduction
The Open Professional Studies PhD allows you to select a topic of your choice within any of our professional areas of expertise, namely: adult education, career development work, coaching, counselling, education, psychotherapy, early childhood, social work, and social policy. Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning provides a rich, transdisciplinary academic environment supported by a dedicated team including supervision and personal tutoring.
- C2 - Course Overview - Image
- C3 - Course Overview - Testimonial
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- C4 - Course Overview - Extended
This PhD provides an opportunity to undertake in-depth research linked to our expertise in any professional field within the Centre for Lifelong Learning. Our faculty has expertise in a range of people-focused professions. Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research projects linked to one or more of our main professional areas are welcomed.
- C5 - Course Overview - Teaching and learning
We provide a pleasant PhD study room and dedicated personal tutor support in addition to the supervisory team. A combined staff and student seminar programme provides a collegiate forum for sharing and discussing current topics and ideas.
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- D0 - Entry Requirements
- D1 - Minimum requirements
2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or a good Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Supported by a good research proposal (2500 words).
- D4 - English Language Requirement
Band B
IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.
- D5 - Additional requirements
There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
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- E0 - Research themes
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- F0 - Fees and scholarships
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- H0 - Careers
- H1 - Departmental Careers Information
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- I0 - Life at Warwick
- I1 - Life at Warwick - Day in the life department
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- J0 - Why Warwick
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- K0 - About the Department
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- M0 - Updates page
- M1 - Updates