Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027, International (estimated deadline; applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country)
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Bath, United Kingdom
Overview
This course gives you the opportunity to research a topic in depth and contribute new knowledge to the academic community. You will be required to conduct supervised research at the leading edge of the educational field and write up as a substantial thesis.
Objectives
The Education programme at the University of Bath aims to:
- provide a framework within which you can conduct an original piece of research relating to your own experience and interest
- facilitate your development as a fully-trained and competent educational researcher, able to understand and use research techniques appropriate to your subject area, and to be knowledgable about approaches used by other social scientists
- enable you to think through how you can use your existing knowledge and skills to different contexts and apply them to a variety of problems and to your future research activities.
Programme Structure
Learning occurs in several ways:
- Supervisory team – through working with two academic advisers (your supervisory team) you will develop both your research skills and your research study.
- By undertaking courses provided through resources from our Doctoral College, which aims to develop your research skills and engagement. In addition, it is sometimes possible for you to audit units from other programmes.
- Through becoming part of the Department of Education’s research culture for example, by participating in research seminars and research cluster activities.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university.
- This is not necessary for students holding a Masters degree, have undertaken our MRes, or who feel more strongly prepared for PhD study.
- Two references are required. At least one of these should be an academic reference from the most recent place of study.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 46,162 AUD / year (≈ 24,450 GBP / year)
Living costs
Bath, United Kingdom: 1,526-2,318 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.