Study Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in Education at University of the West of Scotland in the UK,

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Become part of a powerful network of 100+ scholars and PhD students, shaping the future of education and tackling the biggest challenges with a focus on reducing inequalities and social justice.Benefit from expert mentorship, strong industry links and interdisciplinary teams. Additionally, postgraduate research students join our Pedagogy, Policy, and Place group, boosting professional development and career prospects.UWS education research strengths include:Teacher professionalism and educationEarly years education and childcareCommunity learning and outreach educationLanguage learning and international educationEducational policy and leadership studiesCurriculum and school subject specialism

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£16,275.00 (US$ 21,018) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

April 2027

Venue

Dumfries Campus

Bankend Road,

Dumfries,

DG1 4ZN, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£16,275.00 (US$ 21,018) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Lanarkshire Campus

Stephenson Place,

Hamilton International Technology Park,

Hamilton,

South Lanarkshire,

G72 0LH, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

The minimum entry requirement for registration to the degree of MRes, MPhil, or MRes/MPhil with the intention of transferring to PhD is a first or second-class Honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent qualification. Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, taking into account the nature and scope of the proposed programme of work.

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