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PhD in Education

Manchester Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

With a PhD or other postgraduate research degree in Education you will:Work alongside leading experts in the field. We are one of the UK’s foremost centres for applied education research and evaluation. In the most recent national evaluation of research, 67% of our research was rated as world leading or internationally excellent (REF2014). We are ranked in the top 20 in the UK for our Education research impact (Times Higher Education).Choose from our flexible study pathways. We offer full and part-time PhD programmes, including our new PhD Education Research, a professionally focused doctorate.Join a thriving intellectual community. Our longstanding Education and Social Research Institute provides pioneering research in the field of education, and promotes vital cross-disciplinary dialogue to critically analyse education methodologies, practices and policies.Work with practitioners, community partners and social researchers. We have long-established links with a range of external partners to provide networking opportunities and contribute real-world expertise to our research.Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities. Our impressive, purpose-built Brooks building has outstanding specialist facilities for education researchers.Undertake tailored personal and professional development training. Our Education and Social Research Institute provides first-class research training and support for researchers. Manchester Met also offers a range of professional development opportunities to equip you with core transferable skills.

Application deadline

20/03/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 19,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, a range of welcome events are organised to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    33rd out of 91 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    139 61%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    57th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    35th

    32

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