Key Information
- Duration: Full-time: 36 months; Part-time: 72 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027. Apply before Jun 2027. If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June. Other dates by agreement.
Overview
Enjoy a full programme of research training. In the Education degree delivered at University of Birmingham, you’ll be part of a vibrant research community, playing an active role in seminars featuring renowned speakers.
With an international reputation as a centre of excellence, the School of Education offers both full and part time PhDs across a vast range of research. Visit the programme website for more information
Career opportunities
The Education opens diverse range of career paths, equipping you for roles in academia, policy-making, and leadership within educational institutions.
Graduates often pursue positions as university lecturers, researchers, or consultants, contributing to educational reform and development globally. The programme also prepares you for influential roles in governmental and non-governmental organisations, where you can impact educational policy and practice.
Programme Structure
Key research areas include:
- Philosophy of Education
- Sociology of Education
- History of Education
- Character and Values Education
- Race and Education
- Inclusive Education and Disability
- Language Education
- Linguistic Diversity
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Required
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 95 (or new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score: 5)
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
- Honours degree in a relevant subject
- The programme also asks for an IELTS 7 or other equivalent English language qualification, with no less than 6.5 in any band.
- If you are proposing your own research topic, you will need to submit a research proposal. It’s a key part of your application, so take your time. Your potential supervisors will use it to decide if your research is something they can support.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 43,581 AUD / year (≈ 22,880 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details: UK: £2,619 part-time; International: £11,440 part-time
Living costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,457-2,160 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available. For more information, visit the programme website.