MPhil/PhD Education at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Make a substantial and original contribution to knowledge in the fields of education or social care with this PhD programme. Our School of Education will provide you with a thriving environment as an education researcher &ndasj; we're committed to developing research in education, identities and inequalities , contributing to knowledge and making a difference to people’s lives and societies. Before applying for a PhD in Education, we strongly recommend that all applicants contact and meet to discuss their application with a potential supervisor.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences | Duration: MPhil: full-time 1-3 years, part-time 2-4 years.; PhD via progression from MPhil, including that period: full-time 2.5-5 years, part-time 3.5-6 years.; PhD: full-time 2-4 years, part-time 3-6 years. | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: January 2027, April, September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

MPhil or PhD with progression from MPhil: You’ll need a Bachelor degree or equivalent with first or upper second class honours, in a related subject area. PhD: You’ll need a Master degree or equivalent in a related subject area. Please note we consider candidates for PhD with progression from MPhil in the first instance. If you want to be considered for direct entry to the PhD route then this can be discussed at interview if you are shortlisted. Please note you’ll also need to provide academic justification for this request. If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students, 2026/27 (per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: International students, 2026/27 (per year) Source

Intake: January 2027, April, September 2027

Duration: MPhil: full-time 1-3 years, part-time 2-4 years.; PhD via progression from MPhil, including that per

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=r0140

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