Children and Young People PhD/PhD by Published works at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This research programme allows you to specialise in the study of children and young people within education and aligned fields. Graduate prepared for research and development roles, or to progress into academia.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology | Department: Education and Teacher Training | Duration: PhD: Full time 2 years - 4 years, Part time 3 years - 6 years; PhD by Published Works: 1 - 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October, March | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Children and Young People PhD programme is a way for you to develop your specialism and gain valuable research skills and competencies. While developing, designing, and carrying out your research project, you will receive general, discipline based and project specific training together with the support of a dedicated supervisory team enabling you to conduct your research work effectively and independently.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are generally required to have a Masters from a UK university or overseas equivalent, in a relevant discipline (though there is some flexibility within this e.g., for students on an individual basis who have lower-level qualifications or qualifications in a different subject area, but relevant experience). During the application process all suitable candidates will be asked to attend an interview. English language: IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component including writing. We will also consider equivalent English language qualifications. We are unable to consider applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components from a test taken within the last two years

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,850 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 16,850 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: October, March

Duration: PhD: Full time 2 years - 4 years, Part time 3 years - 6 years; PhD by Published Works: 1 - 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply/research-degrees/

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