Study PhD in Education at Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK, Manchester Metropolitan University

What will I learn?

With a PhD or other postgraduate research degree in Education you will:Work alongside leading experts in the field. We are one of the UK’s foremost centres for applied education research and evaluation. In the most recent national evaluation of research, 67% of our research was rated as world leading or internationally excellent (REF2014). We are ranked in the top 20 in the UK for our Education research impact (Times Higher Education).Choose from our flexible study pathways. We offer full and part-time PhD programmes, including our new PhD Education Research, a professionally focused doctorate.Join a thriving intellectual community. Our longstanding Education and Social Research Institute provides pioneering research in the field of education, and promotes vital cross-disciplinary dialogue to critically analyse education methodologies, practices and policies.Work with practitioners, community partners and social researchers. We have long-established links with a range of external partners to provide networking opportunities and contribute real-world expertise to our research.Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities. Our impressive, purpose-built Brooks building has outstanding specialist facilities for education researchers.Undertake tailored personal and professional development training. Our Education and Social Research Institute provides first-class research training and support for researchers. Manchester Met also offers a range of professional development opportunities to equip you with core transferable skills.

Which department am I in?

Manchester Metropolitan University

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£19,000.00 (US$ 24,537) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Manchester Metropolitan University

Ormond Building,

Lower Ormond Street,

Manchester,

Lancashire,

M15 6BX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Potential applicants are expected to have a good first degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent experience and hold a Master's degree in a relevant area.

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

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan is ranked 46th for universities in the UK (Times Higher Education Rankings, 2025).

  • One of UK’s largest universities, with around 40,000 student
  • Triple accredited business school
  • GBP 400 million in ongoing investment
  • Industry links with global companies

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