Education PhD 48 months PHD Programme By University of Sussex |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,575 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD in Education gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in an area of interest and to hone advanced research skills. You’ll work with faculty who are global in their outlook and experts in their fields.



Our doctoral researchers come from all over the world. For many, the PhD is an important step in advancing a professional career.



AREAS OF STUDY



We host four research centres. Doctoral researchers become members of one or more of these depending on their area of interest, with supervisors generally coming from the research centre:

  • Centre for Higher Education and Equity Research
  • Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth (jointly hosted by the Department of Education and the Department of Social Work and Social Care)
  • Centre for Teaching and Learning Research
  • Centre for International Education.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD in Education gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in an area of interest and to hone advanced research skills. You’ll work with faculty who are global in their outlook and experts in their fields.



Our doctoral researchers come from all over the world. For many, the PhD is an important step in advancing a professional career.



AREAS OF STUDY



We host four research centres. Doctoral researchers become members of one or more of these depending on their area of interest, with supervisors generally coming from the research centre:

  • Centre for Higher Education and Equity Research
  • Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth (jointly hosted by the Department of Education and the Department of Social Work and Social Care)
  • Centre for Teaching and Learning Research
  • Centre for International Education.

Admission Requirements

7+
3.3+
95+
67+
176+
Degree requirements:
  • You’re normally expected to have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree.

Subject-specific requirements:
  • You must show evidence of at least three years work experience in education or a related area. 
  • Your Masters-level qualification must be in a related subject area or you must show evidence of your research experience gained in the UK or overseas education system.
  • In exceptional circumstances, you may also be considered for this course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required but can show evidence of relevant professional experience.

4 Years
Jan
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,005 GBP
International
22,575 GBP

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