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MPhil/PhD Education and Training at University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our research degree (MPhil/PhD) is ideal for professionals in education and other fields to conduct unique research in education and training with support from experts in the field. Develop your advanced doctoral research methods, theoretical knowledge and critical analysis skills with this research degree in education. You will be able to conduct research in areas including leadership in higher education, literacy, pedagogy and alternative education, supported by experts with vast practical and academic experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences  |  Department: Education  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 5-7 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September; January  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You enrol initially to the MPhil and upgrade to PhD once you complete a substantial piece of doctoral level work (usually within 18 months for full-time students and 36 months for part-time students). Our teaching and supervisory teams draw on a vast range of practical and academic experience in educational research and doctoral supervision. We expect you to commit to other activities apart from lectures. This includes attendance at doctoral weekends and at the education seminar series.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have: A Master's degree from within education, training and related professional fields; Normally at least three years' professional experience. Required documentation: Curriculum Vitae (CV), including the names of two referees (written references can also be provided using the reference form); A detailed research proposal of about 1,500 words (for scholarship applications, please see specific instructions in the advert and include the scholarship reference to the personal statement section).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September; January

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5-7 years part-time

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