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Early Years PhD/PhD by Published works

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Key Facts

  • Level

    PostgraduatePG PhD

  • Duration

    PhD: Full time 2 years - 4 years, Part time 3 years - 6 years
    PhD by Published Works: 1 - 2 years

  • Starting

    October, March

Updated 28/03/2025

Updated 28/03/2025

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For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

international@northampton.ac.uk
44 (0)1604 892134

Overview

​Through academic study and research, the PhD/PhD by Published Works in Early Years programme aims to improve specific knowledge. The programme seeks to give students a firm foundation in research technique and equip them to conduct a sizable piece of academic research with success. The highest degree a UK institution may provide to a researcher who successfully defends their final thesis will also give them a great chance to advance into higher management and research jobs in education and related sectors. Both full-time and part-time study options are offered for the PhD/PhD by Published Works in Early Years. We invite applications from graduates with a Masters in any field who have experience working in formal, informal, or non-formal education. Find out more about the Centre for Education and Research.

Our closing dates for Research applications are as follows: For the October intake apply by the 1 August and for the March intake apply by the 11 December

Highlights

  • ​​Achieve a firm foundation in research technique
  • ​Study a sizable piece of academic research
  • ​Membership to the Centre for Education and Research and to its Special Interest   Groups​

Entry Requirements

Applicants are expected to have a Masters degree (MA, MSc, or MEd) in a relevant discipline or internationally recognised equivalent qualifications will also be considered.

Although, candidates with other evidence of ability to succeed at PhD level will also be considered, for example, candidates with lower-level qualifications or qualifications in a different subject area, but relevant experience. These applicants will be considered in an individual basis.

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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.

For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.

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Associate Professor in Education
Faculty of Health, Education and Society

Cristina Devecchi
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Associate Professor in Education
Faculty of Health, Education and Society

Cristina Devecchi

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