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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    City South Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    13-FEB-27

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our Centre for the Study of Practice and Culture in Education (CSPACE) is active in a wide range of research in education policy and practice, and engages in education research across all age phases, from Early Years, through Primary and Secondary Schools, to FE and Post-16, Higher Education and lifelong learning.Research students in Education will join a thriving research community and be part of one of the University’s Research Centres of Excellence.We offer supervision for study either part-time or full-time towards a PhD degree.If you are accepted for a PhD, there is a University-wide taught course in research methodologies, and you will be assigned to a director of studies, and at least one second supervisor will also be appointed.You will have access to a dedicated research room for postgraduate researchersYou’re encouraged to publish in collaboration with your supervisors and to take part in research conferences and eventsEmployment OpportunitiesThe PhD award from Birmingham City University is a well-established and valued professional qualification within the education sector. Typical careers include school management, working in further or higher education, or educational consultancy.

Tuition fees

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£ 15,120per year

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University information

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Birmingham City University

  • University League Table

    103rd

  • Campus address

    Birmingham City University, University House, 15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, Birmingham, B5 5JU, England

BCU's facilities are world-class, staff have experience in every sector, and courses prepare you to tackle real-world challenges.
Many master's courses offer international students optional six-month professional placements towards the end of their studies.
Live and study in an affordable multicultural city. BCU is a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from 120 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    51st out of 91 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    132 58%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    35th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    83rd

    12

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