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PhD of Education
- Buckingham, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- Online
- 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: no
- Post-study work rights (2): no
- 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
- Honours degree or equivalent and a master's degree
- At least three years' experience as an education practitioner.
Accepted academic background
Relevant prior academic background appropriate to the selected program.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Review the qualification-specific admission and research requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- Identification
- References
- a research proposal if required. Contact a potential supervisor where the university requires it. Submit the application and supporting documents
- Complete any required interview
- await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £14,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,900 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Online |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | University scholarships exist, Awards are course- and eligibility-specific. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
7 Dec 2026
24 days left
Scholarships
University scholarships exist, Awards are course- and eligibility-specific.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 7 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £14,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,900 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
University scholarships exist, Awards are course- and eligibility-specific.

