Education (Research)

Language

English

TOEFL iBT: 90

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

• Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education

Overview

Why This Education (Research) Programme?

• The Education (Research) programme from University of Glasgow is comparable to a PhD in terms of scale and rigour. It differs in that it provides a structured programme of advanced study that is relevant to your profession and focused on the inter-relationship of research, policy and practice.
• There’s a focus on collaborative learning, drawing on your own experiences and those of your academic colleagues.
• As you focus your studies into specialist areas, you will benefit from the activity of our five knowledge and research transfer groups: Creativity, culture and faith; Interdisciplinary science education, technologies and learning; Professional learning and leadership; Pedagogy, policy and practice; Social justice, place and lifelong education.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• Critical reflection in professional learning and practice
• Education policy
• Educational futures
• Ethics and education OR Lifelong learning
• Open studies one: Advancing research methods
• Open studies two: Applying research methods

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90

Other requirements

General requirements

• Usually a Masters level qualification in education or a cognate subject and a minimum of five year of professional experience in education or a closely related field.
• As well as two academic references, you also need to submit samples of recent academic writing, such as an assignment or a dissertation, as part of your application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International

17,408 AUD / year (≈ 9,220 GBP / year)

Domestic

7,996 AUD / year (≈ 4,235 GBP / year)

Fees are based on the annual fee for part-time study.

Scholarships

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Education (Research).

Available Scholarships

• Care Experienced and Estranged Student Bursary — Grant, 1500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified (University of Glasgow)
• Glasgow Excellence Award (UK) — Grant, 5000 GBP, Deadline: 12 Jul 2027 (University of Glasgow)
• Travel Bursaries — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (University of Glasgow)
• Dr Williams's Glasgow Bursary — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (University of Glasgow)
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (University of Glasgow)
• Chemistry Bank — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (University of Glasgow)
• College of Arts and Humanities Sanctuary PhD Scholarship — Grant, 5000 GBP, Deadline: 29 May 2027 (University of Glasgow)
• Alexander Ogilvie Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History — Grant, 1800 GBP, Deadline: 21 Jul 2027 (University of Glasgow)
• CoSE-UGM scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (University of Glasgow)
• Alumni Discount — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime (University of Glasgow)
• Scottish Literature Bursaries - School of Critical Studies — Grant, 5000 GBP, Deadline: 06 Jul 2027 (University of Glasgow)
• CoSE-UGM alumni scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (University of Glasgow)
• STEM in Scotland Award — Grant, 10000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified (University of Glasgow)
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 (Independent provider)
• ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 (Independent provider)
• ACES Scholarships — Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 (Independent provider)
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (Independent provider)
• Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified (Independent provider)
• Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 (Independent provider)
• Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant, 6000 USD, Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 (Independent provider)
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 (Independent provider)
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 (Independent provider)
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 (Independent provider)
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified (Independent provider)
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (Independent provider)
• CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: Not specified (Independent provider)
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified (Independent provider)
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 (Independent provider)