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PhD of Education

University of East London

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of East London campus

About the program

A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): 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

  • Unconfirmed in the copies read
  • Apply with a research proposal and find a supervisor first (Postgraduate research page).

Accepted academic background

Unconfirmed in the copies read, Apply with a research proposal and find a supervisor first (Postgraduate research page).

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Research Proposal
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

  1. Check the course entry requirements
  2. English test score and deadline on the course page and the international entry requirements page. Apply direct from the UEL site
  3. Which is free of charge. Check your email for the offer. Accept through the Applicant Portal and pay the tuition fee deposit (amount in your offer) or submit a sponsor guarantee letter. Complete any further assessment and receive your CAS. Apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds. Attend induction week.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,400 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£31,530 GBP

Program details

CampusStratford Campus, University Square Stratford, London E15 1NF
Faculty or schoolSchool of Childhood and Social Care
DepartmentEducation
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInternational scholarships and discounts of up to 5, 000 GBP for self-funded international students, 5% Early-payment discount (International fees and funding page, Archived 2026-10-03).

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Scholarships

International scholarships and discounts of up to 5, 000 GBP for self-funded international students, 5% Early-payment discount (International fees and funding page, Archived 2026-10-03).

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.