Associate Professor in Education
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
level: PG
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start_month: October, March
location: Waterside
Education and Schools PhD/PhD by Published works
Key Facts
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Level
PostgraduatePG PhD
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Duration
PhD: Full time 2 years - 4 years, Part time 3 years - 6 years
PhD by Published Works: 1 - 2 years -
Starting
October, March
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See Fees and Funding
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See Fees and Funding
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Waterside
Updated 27/01/2025
Updated 27/01/2025
Get in touch
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
Overview
We welcome applications to study for an Education and Schools PhD at the University of Northampton’s Faculty of Health, Education and Society, particularly across the broad themes that are supported through our Centre for Education and Research. As an Education and Schools PhD student, you will undertake applied research, combining theoretical analysis with fieldwork data collection to produce leading edge studies. The programme will also expand your knowledge and research skills. After successful completion of your research and defence of your final thesis, this will allow you to move into a variety of different roles. These include research positions within Education and aligned fields and higher management positions.
Applications must be received by 1 August for the October intake and by 11 December for the March intake.
Highlights
- Benefit from a supervisory team comprising of at least two members of academic staff with expertise in your area of interest. Depending on your research specialism you may also have an additional external supervisor from another school or another research institution, or an external partner from government or industry
- Benefit from access to a range resource via the University’s Library and Graduate School
- Membership to the Centre for Education and Research and to its Special Interest Groups
Entry Requirements
A recognized Masters degree in a relevant subject area, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Northampton as being equivalent and relevant.
Or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports, or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its own merits and will normally require independent academic references.
If your proposal is feasible for our supervision at the University of Northampton, we are likely to invite you to attend an admissions interview.
Course Content
Fees and Funding
2025/26 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Doctor Of Philosophy Degrees
- UK – Full Time: £5,700
- UK – Part Time: £2,845
- International – Full Time: £16,350
- International – Part Time: £7,640
Doctor of Philosophy Degrees by means of Published Works
Including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by means of published works.
- UK – Part Time: £3,600
- International – Part Time: £7,840
Please visit the funding page for more details on how to fund your study.
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