PhD of Education
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Education can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
- Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Education Support Coordinator
- Curriculum Assistant
- Teaching Roles Subject to Certification
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Education (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A master's degree in a relevant subject (an exceptional first-class bachelor's may be considered) and a research proposal
- practice-led applicants show a portfolio. English: IELTS 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5)
- TOEFL iBT 95
- PTE Academic 76
- IELTS Academic 7
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Qualification Certificates
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £15,960 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £30 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Centre |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Law and Social Sciences |
| Department | Education and Teacher Training |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | BCU publishes course- and cycle-specific scholarships, but the standard 2026/27 international taught Bachelor and Master awards exclude several postgraduate research, sub-degree and specialist courses. No applicable award for this qualification and 2027/28 intake has been confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Apr 2027
168 days leftProgram starts
February 2028
Apply by
30 Sept 2027
321 days leftProgram starts
May 2028
Apply by
10 Dec 2027
392 days left
Scholarships
BCU publishes course- and cycle-specific scholarships, but the standard 2026/27 international taught Bachelor and Master awards exclude several postgraduate research, sub-degree and specialist courses. No applicable award for this qualification and 2027/28 intake has been confirmed.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 30 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £15,960 GBP per year. The application fee is £30 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5), TOEFL iBT 95, PTE Academic 76, IELTS Academic 7. An interview is required.
BCU publishes course- and cycle-specific scholarships, but the standard 2026/27 international taught Bachelor and Master awards exclude several postgraduate research, sub-degree and specialist courses. No applicable award for this qualification and 2027/28 intake has been confirmed.