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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    10-FEB-27

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The Physics Education Research Group is an integral part of the School of Physics and Astronomy at Leeds. Our research looks at the ways in which students learn physics and develop as physicists in the 21st Century. Results of this research allow developments in curriculum, delivery and assessment to enhance the student experience. We have a wide variety of interests focusing around: Transition into university physics, Collaborative learning and peer instruction, Keeping core learning alive in students minds and effective revision strategies, Ways in which different personalities affect confidence and learning in physics, Assessment for different learning outcomes, Outreach, 'real-world' physics, and employability.

Application deadline

31/10/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 31,000per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds (Main), Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    22nd out of 46

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    146 64%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    27th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    33rd

    4

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