University of Northampton

Education and Schools PhD/PhD by Published works

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

We welcome applications to study for an Education and Schools PhD at the University of Northampton’s Faculty of Health, Education and Society, particularly across the broad themes that are supported through our Centre for Education and Research. As an Education and Schools PhD student, you will undertake applied research, combining theoretical analysis with fieldwork data collection to produce leading edge studies. The programme will also expand your knowledge and research skills.

After successful completion of your research and defence of your final thesis, this will allow you to move into a variety of different roles. These include research positions within Education and aligned fields and higher management positions. Applications must be received by 1 August for the next October intake and by 11 December for the next March intake.

Key highlights

  • Research supported by the Centre for Education and Research
  • Applied research combining theoretical analysis with fieldwork data collection
  • Develops advanced knowledge and research skills
  • Published works route available for experienced researchers
  • Thesis defence prepares you for senior research roles

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: interview — If your proposal is feasible for our supervision at the University of Northampton, we are likely to invite you to attend an admissions interview.

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 £500

  • Chevening 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

  • Education researcher
  • Research fellow
  • Senior education manager
  • Higher education lecturer
  • Education policy researcher

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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