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PhD Education

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What will I learn?

The research strategy of the School of Education focusses on Education in Society. In the recent REF 2021, Education at Ulster was ranked joint first in the UK for research impact and the majority of our research outputs are ranked as world-leading and internationally excellent. Mission: To undertake quality research in education that contributes to, and has an impact on, scholarly knowledge, professional practice, and society, at local, national, and international levels. Aims: To facilitate social change and improve educational practice in a range of contexts and settings. The PhD programme is an important part of the overall research environment within the School and we welcome applications to the PhD programme from interested individuals. Successful applicants will be joining a rich and vibrant unit that places a great emphasis on collaborative work and the sharing and development of ideas through regular research seminars, conferences and other events. They will particularly benefit from being able to learn from and share ideas with a range of other research students and academics working in related areas. In the application, applicants will be expected to illustrate clearly how they intend to interpret their chosen topic in terms of a clear set of aims and objectives and an appropriate research methodology.

Which department am I in?

Ulster University

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£19,040.00 (US$ 24,589) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Jordanstown Campus.

Shore Road,

Newtownabbey,

County Antrim,

BT37 0QB, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£19,040.00 (US$ 24,589) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

January 2028

Venue

Jordanstown Campus.

Shore Road,

Newtownabbey,

County Antrim,

BT37 0QB, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study. We may also consider applications from those who hold equivalent qualifications, for example, a Lower Second Class Honours Degree plus a Masters Degree with Distinction. In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.

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

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About Ulster University

With an international reputation for teaching excellence, Ulster offers students a welcoming, safe and supportive environment to live and study.

  • Scholarship of GBP 2,000 towards tuition fees
  • Guaranteed accommodation for overseas students
  • Top 50 UK universities (Times Good University Guide, 2026)
  • Lowest student cost of living in the UK (NSMS, 2025)

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