Inclusion, Diversity and Special Needs PhD/PhD by Published works at University of Northampton

Programme overview

Undertaking a research degree such as a PhD or PhD by Published works in Inclusion, Diversity and Special Needs is an intellectual challenge like no other. Undertaking a research degree such as a PhD, or PhD by Published works in Inclusion, Diversity and Special Needs is an intellectual challenge like no other.

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

Inclusion, Diversity and Special Needs is an area of central importance to the Centre for Education and Research. As a team we have expertise in removing barriers for those described as having special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as well as expertise in most areas of Inclusion and diversity.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We would normally expect you to have a master’s degree from a UK university, or equivalent international qualifications, or qualifications and relevant experience that we consider to be equivalent. As part of the selection process you may be invited for an interview once your application has been reviewed by the Admissions office and the Research lead. 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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