PhD E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning (by thesis and coursework) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

This innovative, four-year (minimum) part-time structured Doctoral Programme combines online learning and residential teaching. It is for motivated, self-managing individuals who work in positions of influence in any sector of education wishing to develop their e-learning research and technology enhanced learning (TEL) practice. Participants receive structured support in research methodologies and research practice and undertake small-scale studies related to their professional environments.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Social Sciences | Duration: Part time 4 - 7 years | Study mode: part-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Becoming an educational researcher: Researching the self and others as educational subjects, Researching contemporary questions concerning education and technology. Year 2 core modules: Researching emerging technologies and inclusive education, Social practice, practitioner and institutional change in technology enhanced learning. Year 3 core modules: Thesis (Educational Research).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: Bachelor's degree: 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in any background Master's degree: a good Master's degree or at least three years’ practical experience working in a field concerned with learning and technology. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in the reading and writing elements and 5.5 in the speaking and listening elements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home fee for 2026/27 (UK Research Councils standard fee level, full-time); the following year's fee is not yet set Source

Duration: Part time 4 - 7 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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