Program Overview

Overview

The Education MPhil and PhD programs at Newcastle University offer expert supervision in a wide variety of education subjects, with research areas ranging from early year's policy to internationalisation in higher education.

How You'll Learn

During your studies, you'll have regular meetings with your supervisory team, supported by email and Skype. Your attendance on campus is flexible to accommodate your fieldwork or data collection. Part-time study is available for those who want to study whilst working in the UK.

Your Development

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) researcher development programme is designed to help you perform better as a researcher, boost your career prospects, and broaden your impact. Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.

Your Future

Our Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. You'll have access to a wide range of workshops covering research and professional skills, careers support, wellbeing, health and safety, public engagement, and academic development.

Quality and Ranking

Newcastle University is ranked among the top universities globally, with 42% of its research classified as 4* world-leading. The university is also ranked among the top 150 universities for education.

Facilities

You'll have access to two postgraduate research student study rooms, with the largest study room recently upgraded with additional workstations and a soft seating area. The university also has two on-site clinics: the Tavistock North East Aphasia Centre and the Children's Speech and Language Therapy Clinic.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the MPhil and PhD programs vary depending on your residency status and the duration of your study. The university offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities, including the Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the MPhil or PhD program, you'll need a 2:1 honours degree and a master's degree, or international equivalents, in a relevant subject. You'll also need to meet the English language requirements, which vary depending on your country of origin.

How to Apply

To apply for the MPhil or PhD program, you'll need to submit a research proposal with your application. Your proposal must link to the work of a supervisor or research group in the School. You can find more information on the application process and the required documents on the university's website.

Research Areas

The School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences has a wide range of research areas, including:

• Early year's policy with a focus on language and communication
• Social justice in education
• Pedagogic innovation
• Professional learning in practice
• International development and global education
• Outdoor learning
• Early literacy
• Technology-enhanced learning, including language learning
• Project-based learning and community curriculum making
• Learning to teach languages
• Transforming racism in schools
• The physical learning environment
• Teaching and learning in Higher Education

Qualifications Explained

The MPhil and PhD programs are available in all subject areas, with the MPhil requiring the completion of a 40,000 - 50,000 word thesis, and the PhD requiring the completion of a substantial piece of work (80,000 – 100,000 words) in the form of a supervised thesis.

Admissions Policy

The university's admissions policy applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, and is intended to provide information about the admissions policies and procedures to applicants and potential applicants, to their advisors and family members, and to staff of the University.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can allow you to convert existing relevant university-level knowledge, skills and experience into credits towards a qualification. The university has a policy on RPL, which may apply to this course.