Further, Higher and Adult Education PhD/PhD by Published works at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This research programme is an opportunity for education professionals to become autonomous researchers. You'll gain critical insight into your own professional practice and that of others, graduating ready for academic roles.

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 Further, Higher and Adult Education PhD programme is to provide an opportunity for higher education professionals to become autonomous researchers and to a gain deeper and more critical insight into their own and others’ professional practices and concerns. The programme supports research students to develop research capacities to the highest level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For admission to this PhD applicants should have: successfully completed a Masters programme in adult, community or higher education or an equivalent programme at level 8, or qualifications of a comparable standard from a university or recognised degree awarding body in another country, or students with related experience but lower-level degrees or degrees in a different field will also be given consideration on an individual basis. The selection procedure will include an interview with every qualified applicant. 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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