Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (3-4 years)
- Part-time: 84 months (part-time option only available for UK students)
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
It is common for PhD students to begin in the October following their application, fitting to normal academic term calendars.
Language
English
English Language Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 97
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Brighton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Education
Overview
As an Education PhD student at the University of Brighton, you will undertake applied research, combining theoretical analysis with fieldwork data collection to produce leading edge studies. The research of our supervisory staff generates knowledge that advances social justice and fosters critical understanding of learning and teaching in diverse cultures and complex worlds.
Key Facts
Education PhD study is available on a full-time or part-time basis. As one of our postgraduate research students, you will:
- benefit from a supervisory team comprising two members of academic staff with expertise in your area of interest
- depending on your research specialism you may also have an additional external supervisor from another school or another research institution, or an external partner from government or industry
- benefit from access to a range of electronic resources via the University's Online Library, as well as to the physical book and journal collections housed within the Aldrich Library and other campus libraries
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Children and young people's learning and education
- Children and young people's rights and voice
- Educators' initial, early and continuing professional learning and development
- The role of video technology in facilitating professional learning and development
- Educators' use of digital tools
- Professional identities
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Upper Second Class GPA
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 97
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other Requirements
General requirements:
- a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
- or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references
- or, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International (non-residents): 31,843 AUD / year ≈ 16,980 GBP / year
Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,823 AUD / year ≈ 5,238 GBP / year
Additional Details: £2,619 - UK Part-time fees
Living Costs
Brighton, United Kingdom: 1,528 - 2,594 AUD / month