PhD/MPhil Education, social work and community education at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Research degrees (PhD, MPhil, MSc) in applied interdisciplinary education research that informs policy and practice, with emphasis on schools.

Duration: 3 years full time (3.5 or 4 years with Research Training); MPhil/MSc 1-2 years full time; PhD up to 4 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research themes: social inclusion, attainment and quality of life across the lifespan, integrated services; centres: TCELT and the Centre for Peer Learning.

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Entry requirements

Honours degree at 2:1 or above and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline. Own PhD topic may be proposed by contacting a staff member. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading, 6.5 in Listening, 6.5 in Speaking and 6.5 in Writing (other English qualifications accepted; some nationalities exempt).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

International applicants: GBP 22,660 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

Duration: 3 years full time (3.5 or 4 years with Research Training); MPhil/MSc 1-2 years full time; PhD up to

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