Overview
This Education degree at University of Plymouth can help you develop an academic career, deepen understanding in your professional field or keep your mind engaged and active in retirement.
Key features
- Opportunity to join an active research network in the Institute of Education.
- Designed to be flexible with both full time and part time modes of study available.
- Comprehensive support from a team of dedicated supervisors.
- Access to a wide range of courses focussed on the development of research skills and knowledge through the Doctoral College.
- Specialisms in Children and Families, Inclusive Education, Learning outside Formal Education and Education Policy.
- Research across all ages and in formal and informal contexts.
- International students very welcome.
Programme Structure
Curriculum
- PhD students are allocated a team of at least two research supervisors who have expertise in your chosen area of study.
- You will be expected to attend regular supervision meetings and to conduct an annual training needs analysis with your supervisors.
- This identifies which training event, or research seminars, it would be appropriate for you to attend as part of your research training and professional development as a career researcher.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA — Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- To gain entry to the programme participants will usually need, or be about to gain, a masters degree or a first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject.
- Other professional qualifications recognised as the equivalent to a degree and experience which demonstrates that the applicant can meet the challenges and demands of the programme are also considered.
- Overseas students will need to demonstrate their English Language Proficiency and have an overall score of at least 6.5 on IELTS (with no individual score lower than 6.0) or equivalent.
Tuition Fees
- International (Non-residents): 31,851 AUD / year (≈ 16,870 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,889 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details — Part-time:
- National: £2,619 per year
- International: £8,435 per year
Living costs
Plymouth, United Kingdom: 1,380-2,619 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.