Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027 — Apply before Sep 2026 (International); Apply before Nov 2026 (National)
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Norwich, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Education; Educational Research
Overview
On the Education and Lifelong Learning PhD course from University of East Anglia working closely with an academic supervisor gives you the support to carry out your own independent research and make your own mark.
Key facts
- We have a wealth of remarkable academics, but how do you know which team will be right for you?
- We suggest you look at the School's website, check out some academics and read up on some of their publications. We recommend that you identify at least one member of staff at UEA who might be your supervisor and that you contact them, to express your interest and discuss your research proposal.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme structure
Research includes:
- International Education and Social Change (IESC)
- Lifelong Learning Cultures (LLC)
- Pedagogy, Curriculum and Professional Learning (PCPL)
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 98
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
The minimum academic requirement for entry to a doctoral degree is a UK upper second class undergraduate honours degree and a Master's degree, or equivalent.
If English is not your first language or you are from a country that is not on the UKVI list of English speaking countries, you may be required to provide evidence of your proficiency in the English language.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 46,952 AUD / year (≈ 24,650 GBP / year)
Living costs
Norwich, United Kingdom: 1,160–1,989 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships are available, including:
- UEA India Award – 5,000 GBP, deadline Anytime
- UEA Colombia Award – 5,000 GBP, deadline Anytime
- UEA Japan Award – 4,000 GBP, deadline Not specified
- UEA Nigeria Award – 5,000 GBP, deadline Anytime
- UEA Taiwan Award – 4,000 GBP, deadline Not specified
- UEA Hong Kong Award – 4,000 GBP, deadline Anytime
- UEA Mexico Award – 5,000 GBP, deadline Not specified
- UEA Lebanon Award – 5,000 GBP, deadline Not specified
- UEA+Sport Team Scholarship – Various benefits, deadline Not specified
- UEA Turkey Award – 5,000 GBP, deadline Not specified
- UEA Bangladesh Award – 5,000 GBP, deadline Anytime
- UEA Brazil Award – 5,000 GBP, deadline Not specified
- UEA Jordan Award – 5,000 GBP, deadline Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Various benefits, deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – 1,000 USD, deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – 3,500 USD, deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ Grants for study mobility – Various benefits, deadline Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students – 19,000 GBP, deadline Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Various benefits, deadline 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – 1,000 USD, deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – 1,000 USD, deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – 5,000 USD, deadline 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – 10,000 USD, deadline 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – 1,000 USD, deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – 3,000 USD, deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – 22,500 GBP, deadline Not specified
- CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies – 1,000 USD, deadline Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – 1,500 USD, deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12,000 USD, deadline 11 Jan 2027