School of Education and Social Care

Entry requirements

MPhil or PhD with progression from MPhil: You’ll need a Bachelor degree or equivalent with first or upper second class honours, in a related subject area.

PhD: You’ll need a Master degree or equivalent in a related subject area.

Please note we consider candidates for PhD with progression from MPhil in the first instance. If you want to be considered for direct entry to the PhD route then this can be discussed at interview if you are shortlisted. Please note you’ll also need to provide academic justification for this request.

If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.

Months of entry

January, April, September

Course content

Make a substantial and original contribution to knowledge in the fields of education or social care with this PhD programme. Our School of Education and Social Care provides a thriving environment for education and social care researchers. We're committed to developing research in education, identities and inequalities which contribute to knowledge formation and make a difference to people’s lives and society.

Fees and funding