Further, Higher and Adult Education PhD/PhD by Published works
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
The Further, Higher and Adult Education PhD / PhD by Published Works programme supports you in undertaking and completing a PhD in a way which employs research on key educational issues and challenges in higher, further, adult and community in the UK and globally. Which is an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills. While the participants on the Further, Higher and Adult Education PhD / PhD by Published Works programme will be skilled professionals on entry to the programme, experience over the three or four-year period will prepare you to further advance in your professional and academic careers in the areas of research and offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management and research positions within Education and engagement across a range of disciplines.
The researcher will receive the highest degree that any UK university may grant upon successfully defending the final thesis. Discover more information about the Centre for Education and Research. Applications must be submitted by 1 August for the next October intake and by 11 December for the next March intake.
Key highlights
- Research on key issues in further, higher, adult and community education
- Covers educational challenges in the UK and globally
- Option to gain a PhD through published works
- Builds advanced research skills for experienced education professionals
- Prepares you for higher management and research positions in education
- Linked to the university's Centre for Education and Research
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 7 — 7.0 IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component including writing. We will also consider equivalent English language qualifications.
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer
- Educational researcher
- Further education senior manager
- Adult and community education manager
- Higher education academic director
- Education policy adviser
Cost of study
International: £16,850
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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