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PhD Education at Durham University

Durham University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Training and supervised research culminating in a dissertation of up to 100,000 words on any aspect of the theory, policy or practice of education, from early years to post-compulsory education.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Education  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Suited to graduates aspiring to an academic career in educational research or teaching in higher education, or to professional leadership in education.

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Entry requirements

Normally a Master’s degree or equivalent with demonstrable proficiency in research methods, usually a taught Master’s including substantial research methods training.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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