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Doctor of Philosophy in Education (full time) at University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD in Education is a research degree whose primary purpose is the preparation of a substantial piece of original research. Our doctoral students come from around the world and make important contributions to their fields and to the vitality of the Faculty's research culture. Research Environment One of the great strengths of studying at Cambridge is the level of individual support you will receive from an expert in your field.

Faculty: School of the Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: 3-4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will also be encouraged to play an active role in research seminars and engage in opportunities to acquire transferable skills. The word limit for the PhD thesis is 80,000 words, excluding front matter, appendices, and reference list or bibliography.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Masters (Pass). The PhD offered by the Faculty of Education is a research degree. Applicants for this course are, therefore, expected to have already developed demonstrable research abilities and skills in their chosen area of inquiry. The applicant's Master's degree will normally be in Education or a discipline related to the proposed doctoral research topic. Applicants without a UK-equivalent Master's degree, or those not currently studying for one, may still be considered if they can demonstrate that they meet the standard required for PhD study. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,208 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,876 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

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