MPhil/PhD Education at University of Greenwich

Programme overview

Explore new avenues for education by undertaking a research degree (MPhil/PhD) supported by experts in the field. Our research degree in Education (MPhil/PhD) is designed to support you in the challenges of doctoral study and research. The research programme is intended for qualified and experienced lecturers, teachers, trainers, or other professionals working in education who wish to explore education as an academic subject.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences | Department: Education | Duration: 3 years full-time; 5-6 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 taught Master's degree in a relevant subject, with a minimum average of 60% in all areas of assessment (eg Merit) level or above and/or; A First Class or Second Class, First Division (Upper Second Class) Honours degree in a relevant subject. In addition to the above, applicants whose first language is not English must also meet the English Language requirement, which is: A Bachelors or Master's degree transcript from the UK or UKVI recognised Majority English Speaking Country (MESC). Or; IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill. 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). Further information about entry:

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; 5-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gre.ac.uk/research/study/application-process

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