Study PhD Education at University of Reading in the UK, Institute of Education

About this course

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

What will I learn?

We have a long and established track record of research excellence and international impact.In the latest Research Excellence Framework, 98% of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Education).As a research student with us, we encourage you to participate in the wide range of opportunities available to you at the Institute, and to engage with the important and often complex issues which arise in research within the field of education.

Which department am I in?

Institute of Education

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£21,750.00 (US$ 28,089) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

01/09/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

London Road Campus

4 Redlands Road,

Reading,

Berkshire,

RG1 5EX, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£21,750.00 (US$ 28,089) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

Expected June 2027

Start date

October 2026

Venue

London Road Campus

4 Redlands Road,

Reading,

Berkshire,

RG1 5EX, Southern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be accepted onto our doctoral programme, you will need to have achieved a high merit (a mark of 65 or more or equivalent), in a master's programme in a related discipline, or if you are applying for a 1+3 PhD (Masters plus PhD), you need to have achieved a high 2.1 (a mark of 65 or more or equivalent) in your undergraduate degree.

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