PhD Education at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Specialised doctoral training at the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE). The University of Manchester was ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Education research (overall GPA, REF2021). Learn with research-active experts in the field of education and work with highly diverse cohorts of students and staff.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: School of Environment, Education and Development | Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time] | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research in education has the potential to make significant impacts on communities, policy makers, practitioners, and the creation of new knowledge. A PhD in Education will allow you to conduct world-changing research that addresses key issues in social justice and enables evidence-informed educational change.

Career pathways

As a postgraduate researcher, you will have access to a dedicated researcher development training to support your professional development throughout your PhD journey and beyond. Our researcher development programmes will enable you to become more aware of your developing researcher identity, equipping you with the skills you need during your PhD and prepare you to integrate into the researcher community.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 60% or above, a minimum mark of 60% in your dissertation (or overseas equivalent) English language: IELTS test minimum score - 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing, 6.0 in other sections. Interview: As part of the offer making process applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]

Apply through the official page: https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/

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