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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Education

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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5 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
ยฃ25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PhD Education at Aberystwyth University. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year part-time structure. This course is a research-based degree, in which students undertake individual research projects under close academic supervision from within the department. It can be studied full or part-time. The PhD normally takes three years of full-time research (five years part-time), after which students Areas of research include: learning and teaching; subject knowledge and understanding; information communication technology (ICT) assessment; assessment for learning; achievement; bilingualism; how children learn; gender studies; health and wellbeing; healthy schools; curriculum development in Wal... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of ยฃ22,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Education
Advanced Educational Theory and Practice
Critical Analysis of Learning and Teaching
Qualitative Research Design and Methodology
Quantitative Research Methods in Educational Settings
Literature Review and Conceptual Frameworks
Doctoral Thesis Development and Supervision
Professional Practice and Research Ethics in Education
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

๐Ÿ“‹ Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

๐Ÿ’ฐ Graduate Salaries โ€” Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 monthsยฃ23,000ยฃ25,500ยฃ28,000
3 yearsยฃ18,000ยฃ22,500ยฃ28,000
5 yearsยฃ22,000ยฃ29,000ยฃ36,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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