PhD Humanities, Education and Arts (IHEAR) at University of Bedfordshire

Programme overview

This PhD is supervised through the Institute for Humanities, Education and Arts Research (IHEAR). Students register on the MPhil with the possibility of transfer to PhD after two Progression Point assessments, each based on substantial written documents and a short viva voce examination. Overseas students are eligible for full-time study only.

Faculty: Research Graduate School | Department: Institute for Humanities, Education and Arts Research (IHEAR) | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: March, October | Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The supervisory team helps establish a detailed programme of study; two Progression Point assessments build material for the final thesis and simulate the final examination before transfer to PhD.

Career pathways

A PhD develops advanced, independent research expertise for careers in academia, research and professional practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good Honours degree (2:1 or above) or a Master's degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any area, or an alternative UKVI-recognised English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,550 a year (2025/26). Research fee schedule 2025/26 (PhD, MPhil, MA/MSc by Research): £5,550 full-time (part-time £2,685); fees are fixed at admission for the duration of the course; bench fees of up to £7,000 a year may apply depending on the project. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,900 a year (2025/26). Research fee schedule 2025/26 (PhD, MPhil, MA/MSc by Research): £16,900 full-time for international students; bench fees of up to £7,000 a year may apply depending on the project. Source

Intake: March, October

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