PhD Education (School of Education) at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A research degree in the School of Education, which is committed to social justice in education and works across the entire education sector. Students are supervised by two or more academics from one of the School's research and teaching groups.

Department: School of Education | Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised research within groups including Culture, Communications and Education; Education for Equity, Inclusion & Community; Education Systems, Curriculum and Policy; Higher Education, Work and Society; and Teacher Education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education (School of Education) PhD/MPhil: usually a Master's degree; candidates will also usually be expected to have a 2.1 honours degree. Required documents include transcripts, degree certificates, CV, research proposal, two academic references, named supervisor information and a signed Provisional Supervisor Agreement Form.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Annual fee for full-time study; part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Home fee for 2026/27 as stated; the 2027/28 home fee is to be confirmed. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Annual fee for full-time study; part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Research bench fees may apply in addition. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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