Education - PhD

Key highlights

• Research hosted by the Centre for the Study of Practice and Culture in Education
• Active research in education policy and practice
• Research spanning all age phases from Early Years to lifelong learning
• Covers Primary, Secondary, FE, Post-16 and Higher Education contexts

Scholarships

• Bowater Financial Assistance Award

• Graduate Scholarship

  20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

  Up to 20% of fees

• International Postgraduate Scholarships

  BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

  Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

• University lecturer in education
• Education researcher
• Education policy adviser
• Senior leader in schools or colleges
• Teacher educator

Cost of study

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 Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.