PhD Education at University of West London

Our PhD in Education offers an opportunity for you to address complex educational challenges and develop innovative, evidence-based solutions, both locally and globally. We encourage doctoral proposals that intersect education with other disciplines, including but not limited to sociology, psychology, politics, international relations, criminology and technology. globalisation and international development education policies, leadership and management See details of specific PhD opportunities listed below .

Duration: 4 years full-time online; 4 years full-time; 6 years part-time online; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available; online/distance option)  |  Intake: September 2027, February 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During your PhD in Education, you will have a supervisory team made up of a Director of Studies with expertise in your chosen field, a further supervisor and, where appropriate, an additional adviser. Your research will be judged through the presentation of a thesis or artefact and a viva voce for academic assessment. We provide a stimulating and supportive environment where you will benefit from: support by a supervisor and a second supervisor suited to your project.

Career pathways

Studying for a PhD in Education enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge whether you are planning to work in the education sector or to develop expertise to teach in academia. Many of our research graduates go on to take up roles within academia whilst others pursue professional careers within education. Job roles include: teaching; higher or further education; educational management and leadership; education consultancy; education publishing; educational research.

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