Program Overview

Education, MPhil/PhD

Overview

Our research degree in Education (MPhil/PhD) is designed to support you in the challenges of doctoral study and research. The research programme is intended for qualified and experienced lecturers, teachers, trainers, or other professionals working in education who wish to explore education as an academic subject. You will develop advanced doctoral research methods, theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to produce a doctoral dissertation.

School

Education

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

• 3 years full-time
• 5-6 years part-time

Start month

• September
• January

Fees

• Home: £5,006
• International: £17,975

What you should know about this course

• You enrol initially to the MPhil and upgrade to PhD once you complete a substantial piece of doctoral level work (usually within 18 months for full-time students and 36 months for part-time students).
• Our teaching and supervisory teams draw on a vast range of practical and academic experience in educational research and doctoral supervision.
• We expect you to commit to other activities apart from lectures. This includes attendance at doctoral weekends and at the education seminar series.

Course content

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Course team

• Gordon O. Ade-Ojo, Deputy Head of School, School of Education
• Our course is supported by teaching and supervisory teams with a strong range of practical and academic experience, both in educational research and in doctoral supervision.

Entry requirements

• Applicants should have:
  • A taught Master's degree in a relevant subject, with a minimum average of 60% in all areas of assessment (eg Merit) level or above and/or
  • A First Class or Second Class, First Division (Upper Second Class) Honours degree in a relevant subject.
• In addition to the above, applicants whose first language is not English must also meet the English Language requirement, which is:
  • A Bachelors or Master's degree transcript from the UK or UKVI recognised Majority English Speaking Country (MESC).
  • Or
  • IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill.

Further information about entry

• Applicants must submit a 1,500 word research proposal with their application form.
• The research proposal should be developed with a potential supervisor at the University of Greenwich before submitting the application.
• Please note, that you will also be interviewed as part of the selection process.

Available to overseas students?

• Yes

Can I use Prior Learning?

• If you have undertaken a part of this course of study in a UK university or a reputable university in another country, you might be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Each case will be considered on its own merit.

How you will learn

• There are no lectures delivered on the PhD course. However, there are a number of training courses you will be required to attend.
• These will be established once you register for the course.
• There are other mandatory online courses that PhD students must complete before completing their studies.

Assessment

• PhD candidates are assessed through a thesis and a viva at the end of their research.
• However, there are mandatory courses and training you are expected to attend before completing your course.

Careers and placements

• Many students on this course will already be well established in their careers.
• However, achieving the PhD enables professionals to follow other pathways for advancement in their place of work or to take on leadership responsibilities in other areas, particularly areas that involve research, development and policy development.
• It also offers the opportunity to embark on academic careers in some cases.

Accommodation

• Living in halls of residence is a great way to make new friends and get into the social side of university life.
• With four great locations, all minutes away from the campus and the centre of historic Greenwich, you will be at the heart of one of the most beautiful university settings in the UK.

Support and advice

• You will receive regular support throughout your registration, including a dedicated course leader, a course administrator, and a wide range of supervisors.
• Research projects we have supported include:
  • Leadership in higher education
  • Work-based learning
  • Pedagogy and learning theories
  • Widening participation and access
  • Computational technology
  • Experiences of LGBT+ teachers and students
  • Childhood studies and early years.

Fees and funding

• University is a great investment in your future.
• English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.

Scholarships and bursaries

• We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.
• The Greenwich Bursary
• EU Bursary

Financial support

• We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns.
• We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

Education studies at the University of Greenwich

• Are you passionate about education?
• Whether you’re working in the field or looking to start your career, our award-winning lecturers will help you get the best from your studies.

Education studies degrees

• Award of Institutional Credit in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
• Doctorate in Education, EdD
• Education and Training, MPhil/PhD
• Education, MA
• Education, MPhil/PhD
• Higher Education, PGCert
• International Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Online)