MPhil/PhD School of Childhood and Social Care at University of East London

Programme overview

Studying for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with the UEL School of Education and Community will push you to the limit - and you'll be supported all the way by our world-class academic staff. Research at the School of Education and Community is innovative and responsive to the diverse educational needs of communities: in our own east London community, the rest of the UK, and internationally.

Faculty: School of Childhood and Social Care | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2026, November 2026, May 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Independent Research.

Career pathways

We offer robust career support and a variety of professional growth opportunities, including volunteering and industry networking, to help you build a successful career. Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for a PhD via MPhil normally have either a first class or upper second class honours degree from a UK Higher Education Institution, or an overseas qualification rated as equivalent. To apply for a PhD course, you should have an MPhil, or MRes qualification or an overseas qualification rated as equivalent.; Work experience; If you have relevant research or work experience, but no degree, you can still be considered for admission. You will need to discuss your experience with the relevant School, and provide the names of two academic referees familiar with your academic work.; Split-site study; If you are applying for a research course from outside the UK, you may be able to apply for split-site study arrangements, where you carry out part or all of your research outside the UK. To find out more about split-site study, contact the Graduate School on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) or Live chat: Click the live chat icon in the bottom right of the screen.; Language requirements

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year (PhD via MPhil route) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,400 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year (PhD via MPhil route) Source

Intake: September 2026, November 2026, May 2027

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