Program Overview

The School of Education encourages PhD applications which correspond to the research interests and expertise of staff - we can then offer high-quality supervision in your chosen field.

We welcome applications for PhD study on both a full-time (3 year) or part-time (6 year) basis.

Please look at our staff profiles and research specialisms before applying. Information relating to our research themes can be found here on the Research pages.

If you are interested in applying to study at Sheffield and have an idea of who you would ideally like to work with, indicate this on the application form where it asks for a proposed supervisor. You are welcome to contact staff directly to discuss your research ideas, though we recommend that you acquaint yourself first with their research work and demonstrate a good understanding of how your research project might align with their expertise.