Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 60 months (5 to 6 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
It is possible to start a PhD degree at any point in the year at most academic Schools, subject to agreement with the supervisor.
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 85
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Bangor, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Education
Overview
There are no specific Education courses or modules that are taken when completing a research degree. However, the University offers skills modules (e.g. in statistical analysis or the use of computers) for all its PhD and MPhil students.
The Education programme offered by the Bangor University will take 3 years full-time or 5 to 6 years part-time.
Programme Structure
Education with specialisations in:
- Welsh-medium education
- Bilingual education
- Mathematics education
- Language and literacy
- Science education
- Post-compulsory education
- Mentoring
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 85
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Applications are invited from all those who have good undergradute degrees, irrespective of discipline. Those with a Masters degree are normally exempted from the probationary year.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 35,238 AUD / year (≈ 18,500 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,535 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Part-time Postgraduate Research tuition fee is 50% of the full-time Postgraduate Research tuition fee per annum.
Living costs
Bangor, United Kingdom: 1,257-2,171 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
- Alumni scholarship — 1000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based
- Snowdon Masters Scholarship — 30000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Deans Scholarship — 6000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based
- International Scholarship — 4000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based
- Heads of School Scholarship — Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research — Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships — Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Jul 2027, Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ACES Scholarships — 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students — 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Women Scholarship for International Students — 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — 3000 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies — 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified