PhD Education at Kingston University

Programme overview

On Kingston University’s Education PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) you will develop advanced research skills and professional credibility. You'll work with leading academics, access excellent resources, and explore real-world education challenges in your chosen field.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education | Department: School of Education | Duration: 3 years full time / 6 years part time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2026 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme is made up of individual supervision and, as such, can be extremely flexible to accommodate your needs. As a PhD student, you will be expected to attend the University's research training sessions and a series of in-house seminars.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: The normal minimum requirement for admission to the PhD is a postgraduate Masters degree in a discipline that is appropriate to the proposed research programme, or, in exceptional circumstances, a first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a subject appropriate to the proposed programme of study. You will be asked to include the following documents with your application:; A draft research proposal or project outline; Your academic transcripts and/or certificates; English language qualifications, if required; A photograph or scan of your passport; You may also wish to attach a CV or other relevant documents, for example a portfolio In exceptional circumstances, we may consider you for admission to a research... English language: Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with special conditions in all elements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Research degree full-time annual tuition fee (MA/MSc by Research, MPhil and PhD); part-time £2,619. Bench fees may be charged for some programmes; continuation fee £1,000 (one year). Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2026/27). Research degree full-time annual tuition fee (MA/MSc by Research, MPhil and PhD); part-time £9,000. Source

Intake: October 2026

Duration: 3 years full time / 6 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://osis.kingston.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=RFHSS4HSS01CD01&code2=0202

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