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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Education

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£3,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PhD Education at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Research in education must and should make a difference. A PhD in Education will allow you to conduct world-changing research that addresses key issues in social justice and enables evidence-informed educational change. The Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) builds upon a long-standing reputation for excellence in educational research and teaching with a tradition stretching back to 1890, when education was first established as a focus for study within The University of Manchester. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods and Methodology in Education
Critical Perspectives on Educational Leadership and Policy
Digital Technology and Educational Practice
Educational Equity and Social Justice
Advanced Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences
Research Ethics and Impact in Education
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design
Doctoral Research Project and Thesis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,250

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£33,750

Home Student Fee

£3,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working
1%Studying
16%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

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