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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
St Luke's Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-24, JAN-25
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Duration
4 years
Course summary
Research overview
Highlights
- 6th in the UK for world-leading and internationally excellent research
- PhD studentships available through the ESRC South West Doctoral Training Centre - a hub of world-class social sciences research
- Home to one of the largest education libraries in the UK
The Graduate School of Education is one of the most diverse and highly regarded schools of education in the country.
We encourage a vibrant, collaborative and interdisciplinary research culture within the Graduate School of Education, based around strategic areas of expertise.
Our international community of researchers has an excellent record of winning external funding, and our research centres provide structure and support, promoting collaboration and impact.
A PhD in Education from the University of Exeter will enable you to gain an in-depth grounding in educational research methods through ESRC recognised training. As an MPhil/PhD level student you will become part of a research-intensive Graduate School, studying with some of the leading scholars in their disciplines.
Careers
Our postgraduate programmes are designed to give you career progression in your specialist educational area of choice. On completion, you will be equipped with a range of academic, personal and professional skills.
In addition to the College's Employability Officer, Career Zone gives access to a wealth of business contacts, support and training as well as the opportunity to meet potential employers at our regular Careers Fairs.
Postgraduate research students can access our Postgraduate Researchers' Programme, which covers a range of topics for a successful research degree and acts as a springboard for a research career.
MPhil/PhD
With this route, you register for an MPhil and follow some research training, without undertaking assessment, in the first year. This is currently 1 or 2 research training modules according to previous experience.
PhD direct entry
The PhD direct entry route is only available for students who have already completed our MSc Educational Research or a similar programme and may apply to register directly onto the three-year PhD.
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