
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
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£12,675
per year
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.
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