Study Education PhD at University of Liverpool in the UK, University of Liverpool

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The aim of the PhD in Education is to support you to become a fully-fledged independent researcher and expert in your chosen area within the broad field of education, so you're fully prepared to make a difference in practice or through theory. The Institute of Education is part of the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures, exploring culture and society from the origins of humanity to modern day politics. The contribution of education as a field is also to test the capabilities and the limits of the human and of society.At the Institute of Education, we’re home to a multinational team of experts in educational research, sharing a commitment to innovation in teaching and learning as well as to the fundamental understanding of education as a human and societal creation. As a PhD student, you’ll prepare an original thesis of your own conception under the expert guidance of two supervisors.

Which department am I in?

University of Liverpool

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£24,599.00 (US$ 31,768) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Main Site

The Foundation Building,

Brownlow Hill,

Liverpool,

L69 7ZX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The typical requirement as regards academic attainment is (in the UK system) a 2:1 at Bachelors level and 65% at masters level, or equivalent academic qualifications from non-UK institutions, in a relevant subject area. Individual consideration, as constituting equivalent attainment, will be given to those with significant or relevant experience or with professional qualifications.

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