Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027: Apply before Dec 2026
- Starting October 2027: Apply before Jul 2027 (International); Apply before Aug 2027 (National)
If you’re an international student and need a Student Route visa, you’ll need to apply at least 8 weeks before the CAS deadline.
Language
English
TOEFL IBT: 88
PTE Academic: 70
IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Education
Overview
Throughout the Education and Learning degree from the University of Gloucestershire you’ll join a strong education research community of over 30 academic staff with different supervisory specialisms. Progress your knowledge and skills with engaged researchers who are pushing forward new knowledge and professional practice. Explore strengths in curriculum studies, early years, leadership and diversity in education, and professional development.
Career opportunities:
The postgraduate research students cultivate a diverse set of skills that are highly valued in the UK and internationally, preparing them for successful careers within academia and beyond. Visit the programme website for more information
As a postgraduate research student at UoG, you’ll develop and refine a range of skills across research, academic practice, project management and critical analysis to equip you for your future. Whether it’s contributing to ground-breaking academic research or applying problem-solving skills in the workplace, we’ll ensure you’re ready to take on your next challenge.
This versatility opens doors to opportunities across various sectors, from education and research institutions to commercial organisations and NGOs, where you’ll have the confidence to apply your researcher skills and develop innovative solutions to meet your ambitions.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Application Of Constructivist Learning Theory To Homework Practice
- How Coursework And Exam-based Study Affect The Learning Of Pupils In Secondary Science Education
- Primary Trainee Teachers’ Choice Of Mathematical Examples For Learning And The Relationship With Mathematics Subject Knowledge
- Pedagogy To Enhance Teaching And Learning In Science And Environmental Education Within Initial Teacher Education
- The Role Of Support Workers In The Learning Of Students With Disabilities In Higher Education
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL IBT: 88
PTE Academic: 70
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
- A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic.
- We actively encourage applications from students from a range of diverse backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement.
- Please provide a copy of your research proposal. This should be 1,000 words (excluding references and appendices) following the structure outlined in this research proposal guide.
- Please note; we’re unable to process applications without a proposal for the School’s consideration. Not supplying one will delay the processing of applications.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 25,364 AUD / year (≈ 13,425 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 10,108 AUD / year (≈ 5,350 GBP / year)
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Education and Learning.
Available Scholarships
- Alumni Award - Provided by university - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
- Global Scholarship - Provided by university - Grant: 1500 GBP - Deadline: Anytime - Merit-based - University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 - U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 - ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships - Independent provider - Grant: 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 - ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - Merit-based - OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Independent provider - Grant: 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified - Merit-based - Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 - Merit-based - Boustany Foundation
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - Merit-based - IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 - Voice Talent Online
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Independent provider - Grant: 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 - Merit-based - educations.com
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Independent provider - Grant: 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 - Merit-based - Admit Lab
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 - Merit-based - Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Independent provider - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based - Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - Independent provider - Grant: 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified - UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies - Independent provider - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: Not specified - CIAPS
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified - IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Independent provider - Grant: 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 - The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme