What will I learn?

Our PhD in Education at the University of Brighton, UK, will help you play a role at the cutting-edge of research. Join us for your journey to the top of the educational ladder where your advancing knowledge can contribute to the future of society's learning, teaching and training. Brighton, on the South Coast a short train ride from London, has been a highly-valued home for educational studies since the nineteenth century. The University of Brighton traces its early history back to the original colleges that taught art education, physical education, medical education and, in 1909, led to the founding of the Brighton Municipal Training College for trainee teachers. In our modern department, the educators of the future develop skills that generate knowledge for themselves and others. The research community brings together state-of-the-art academic methodologies with wide professional experience and a diverse range of interests across formal and non-formal educational contexts at all ages.

Which department am I in?

University of Brighton

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£16,980.00 (18,50,076) per year

Accommodation - Rents and Bills - The average weekly rent in 2026 for a studio flat/one-bedroom flat is £300 (Range £230 to £484, bills not inclusive).

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Falmer

Village Way,

Brighton,

Brighton and Hove,

BN1 9PH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The entry requirements for the PhD are:a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevantor 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 merits and will normally require independent academic referencesor, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.