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PhD Education at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD in Education places students in a doctoral research community of around 200 full-time and part-time research students from over 25 countries. Supervision covers education in divided societies, effective education, children's rights in education, educational assessment and inclusion, and social justice and inclusion. Students are encouraged to join one or more of the School's research centres.

Department: School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research students take part in the PG Researcher Development Programme, have access to computing facilities, and attend lectures and workshops on writing a doctoral thesis. Full-time students receive support to attend conferences.

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Entry requirements

Normally an upper second class (2:1) honours degree from a UK or ROI higher education provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. International applicants need IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years).

International applicants: GBP 23,600 a year (2027/28). Also applies to EU Other; bench fees, if any, are additional Source

Intake: October 2027

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