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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Education

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the PhD Education at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our research-based programmes allow you to make a significant contribution to knowledge in, and understanding of, your chosen field. Our research activities cover all aspects of education and learning, from pre-school to higher education and lifelong learning. We offer the largest concentration of researchers in education in a Scottish university, meaning you'll be supported by and collaborate with leaders in the field. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Education
Educational Leadership and Change
Comparative Education Systems
Advanced Pedagogical Theories
Curriculum Design and Implementation
Doctoral Research Supervision
Critical Analysis of Educational Policy
Quantitative and Qualitative Research Design
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£28,500£34,000
3 years£21,000£27,500£33,000
5 years£27,500£35,000£43,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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