Research course

Educational and Learning

Institution
Open University · Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies
Qualifications
EdDPhDMPhil

Entry requirements

The normal minimum entrance requirement is an upper second class honours degree or master's degree.

Months of entry

October

Course content

The Institute of Educational Technology (IET) is one of the leading education research units in the UK. It is an internationally respected centre of excellence that pursues innovative and rigorous research that influences policy and practice. IET research is multidisciplinary and focuses on the use of diverse media in a wide range of social, cultural, and disciplinary settings.

The Institute provides research students with a supportive environment and excellent research facilities. Research within IET is interdisciplinary across the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies and other faculties such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics for technology, communication, and education topics. IET offers a unique opportunity to study the theory, application and practice of educational and learning technology with guidance from world-class experts in the field.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • EdD
    part time
    96 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
  • PhD
    part time
    96 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • MPhil
    part time
    72 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Graduate School
Email
research-degrees-office@open.ac.uk