PhD Education at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

The School of Education is at the forefront of Educational research internationally and offers a dynamic and inclusive research culture. We welcome enquiries from potential students to collaborate with our staff and professional partners to investigate the complexities of education and its underpinning values and beliefs.

Department: School of Education (Research) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research themes include International Studies in Social and Educational Development, Lifelong Professional Education & Development, Educational Inclusion & Wellbeing and Pedagogy and Digital Learning.

Career pathways

Our graduates go on to careers in academia, some go on to work in a range of public service roles including government roles and policy making. Some graduates go on to develop careers in wider civic society using the knowledge and skills they have developed for social good.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to the PhD Programme must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution. We advise that applicants should have a depth of knowledge of research methodologies and practical experience of planning and carrying out a research project, before considering PhD study. If English is not your first language you must also show evidence of attaining standards in English. Details of English language criteria

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time Home/RUK research rate (set by UKRI); part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time international rate for research degrees admitted 2026/27; part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply/

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