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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

PhD in Education

University of York
York, England
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6 yearsDuration
£12,675Per Year (Intl)
£2,590Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD PhD in Education at University of York is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 6-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD in Education is designed to enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research. The programme aims to enable students to gain a solid grounding in research methodology, and to successfully carry out a substantial piece of academic research. We are interested in hearing from students doing projects in the following broad research areas: http://www.york.ac.uk/education/postgraduate/research-topics/ Our PhD research students in recent years have come both from the United Kingdom and from many overseas countries. International tuition fees are £12,675 per year, home/UK fees are £2,590 per year, and 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 a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methodology in Education
Educational Theory and Practice
Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics
Critical Literature Review and Synthesis
Research Ethics and Professional Practice
Specialist Topics in Educational Research
Doctoral Thesis Supervision and Development
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,675

per year

Total Course Cost (6 years)£76,050

Home Student Fee

£2,590

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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