PhD (Professional) Education at University of Lincoln

The PhD (Professional) Education is a doctoral research programme of equivalent standing to the traditional Doctor of Philosophy, with a focus on research and professional practice. The course is designed for current and future educators who wish to conduct original research relating to their professional context or area of educational practice, and aims to support the dissemination, development, and management of a range of professional practice and policy development.

Faculty: Education  |  Duration: Part-time: 54 to 96 months Entry in October  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Education Research: Conceptualising Your Research Problem, Initiating Research: Exploring Existing Knowledge, Research Design: Understanding Disiplinary Approaches, Research Progress Report and Defence, Thesis.

Career pathways

The PhD (Professional) Education aims to enable individuals to make a significant contribution to understanding and improving professional practice in education through research. The programme is specifically designed for current and future educators, and can be understood as an advanced form of research-based professional development or training.

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