Key Information
- Duration: Full-time (36 months) or Part-time (72 months)
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting October 2026. Apply anytime. Applications will close when the course is full.
Overview
At Education at Kingston University you will have access to an expert academic supervisory team, as well as training and teaching opportunities to help you develop your ideas and achieve your goals.
Key facts:
You will have the support of the academic and postgraduate community; the high calibre of Kingston University's students and alumni provide excellent networking opportunities. Visit the programme website for more information
Your PhD supervision will be highly specialised to your needs and interests. In addition the course is delivered in a flexible format, so you can choose a full or part-time programme according to what suits you best.
Programme Structure
- The programme is made up of individual supervision and, as such, can be extremely flexible to accommodate your needs.
- As a PhD student, you will be expected to attend the University's research training sessions and a series of in-house seminars.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
The normal minimum requirement for admission to the PhD is a postgraduate Masters degree in a discipline that is appropriate to the proposed research programme, or, in exceptional circumstances, a first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a subject appropriate to the proposed programme of study.
You will be asked to include the following documents with your application:
- A draft research proposal or project outline
- Your academic transcripts and/or certificates
- English language qualifications, if required
- A photograph or scan of your passport
- You may also wish to attach a CV or other relevant documents, for example a portfolio
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 34,285 AUD / year (approx. 18,000 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part time per year: International (£)9,000
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,166-4,109 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
As well as tuition fee loans, there are a range of student funding options available to help you fund your postgraduate studies, including the following:
- Doctoral Loans are available to UK nationals and UK residents from Student Finance England.
- Partial or complete funding for EdD students may be possible from your employer.
- For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at Kingston University, please visit the student funding options webpage.