/ Postgraduate Research /
Start date:
September 2024
Duration:
3 - 5 years
Number of Credits:
180 at master's level
360 at doctoral level
A professional doctorate with an unusually broad range of available subject specialisms, based within an established School of Education.
Did you know?
The 2023 Complete University Guide ranks roehampton 2nd in London for research quality in Education.
Specialisms include teacher development, music, science, early years, inclusive education and SEND, and education leadership.
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Our curriculum
The PhD (Prof) Education is a professional doctorate programme in education, designed to provide a structured programme of study for those working, nationally and internationally, in the educational sector.
There are two stages to the programme:
• Stage One is the taught component (level 7) that acts as a staged preparation for the research component
• Stage Two (level 8), which is the student’s research project. Stage Two carries 360 credits and leads to a thesis of 55,000-60,000 words or equivalent for a multi-modal project.
The programme enables students to undertake a substantial piece of professionally relevant, original research which creates new knowledge at the forefront of the disciplinary field and professional practice. It promotes reflection on professional practice as well as providing opportunities for students to study the epistemology and methodology of education research at an advanced level.
Learning
Choose a PhD that works for you
Specialisms you can choose from include teacher development, music, science, early years, inclusive education, SEND and education leadership. The School of Education at Roehampton boasts over 180 years of experience and links with education, which provides an excellent context for research into contemporary education.
You will develop your knowledge and understanding of techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry, together with the ability to effectively communicate their findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences. The programme will provide opportunities to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new education knowledge.
The School of Education is renowned for its high-quality teaching and research, and is one of the principal teacher training providers in the UK. To read about the research conducted by academics from Roehampton's School of Education, please visit the departmental research pages.
Career
Take the lead in shaping a sustainable future for the education sector.
With a Roehampton PhD, you will be prepared to develop with a view to progressing into more senior positions in a wider variety of education related organisations. Transferable skills requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations are a key learning outcome for the programme.
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Applying
UK postgraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Specific entry requirements
1. A minimum 2:2 honours degree from a UK university in a relevant subject area, or an equivalent academic qualification, or evidence of equivalent experience and learning acquired in a professional context (it is desirable to have evidence of successful learning at level 7 but not a requirement to have a full master's.)
2. Relevant and appropriate professional experience (this could be working in education or a related field)
3. Evidence of proficiency in spoken and written English at a suitable level English Language. IELTS requirements for International Students would be aligned to those currently used at UoR:
- Entry to Stage 1 – 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component.
- Entry to Stage 2 – 7.0 overall with a minimum 6.5 in each component.
4. An outline research proposal with the potential to satisfy the criteria for the intended award. Applicants will need to outline a research project at the point of application and are advised to make contact with a potential supervisor to discuss this before making an application. It is desirable, but not essential, to have experience of conducting empirical research.
Applicants will be invited to an interview following a satisfactory review of their application form including the research proposal.
Deadlines
Students are advised to make contact to develop their application as early as possible in the spring so as to enable the process and ensure – where appropriate – a September enrolment. Applications for September admission will not be processed if initial enquiries are made later than the end of the preceding June.
General entry requirements
September 2024 entry tuition fees
To be confirmed.
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for UK students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
International postgraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Specific entry requirements
1. A minimum 2:2 honours degree from a UK university in a relevant subject area, or an equivalent academic qualification, or evidence of equivalent experience and learning acquired in a professional context (it is desirable to have evidence of successful learning at level 7 but not a requirement to have a full master's.)
2. Relevant and appropriate professional experience (this could be working in education or a related field)
3. Evidence of proficiency in spoken and written English at a suitable level English Language. IELTS requirements for International Students would be aligned to those currently used at UoR:
- Entry to Stage 1 – 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component.
- Entry to Stage 2 – 7.0 overall with a minimum 6.5 in each component.
4. An outline research proposal with the potential to satisfy the criteria for the intended award. Applicants will need to outline a research project at the point of application and are advised to make contact with a potential supervisor to discuss this before making an application. It is desirable, but not essential, to have experience of conducting empirical research.
Applicants will be invited to an interview following a satisfactory review of their application form including the research proposal.
Deadlines
Students are advised to make contact to develop their application as early as possible in the spring so as to enable the process and ensure – where appropriate – a September enrolment. Applications for September admission will not be processed if initial enquiries are made later than the end of the preceding June.
General entry requirements
September 2024 entry tuition fees
To be confirmed.
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for international students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
