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Swansea University: Education
| Institution | Swansea University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Childhood View department profile |
| Web | www.swansea.ac.uk/social-sciences |
| study@swansea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1792 295358 |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
A PhD or MPhil in Education enables you to undertake a substantial research project led by your own passions and interests.
The PhD takes three years full-time or six years part-time, and the MPhil takes two years full-time or four years part-time.
You submit a thesis of up to 100,000 words for PhD assessment and 60,000 words for MPhil assessment, demonstrating original research with a significant contribution to the field of Education. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination, or viva).
Working at an elite academic level, you will conduct original research. The research strengths of the School reside around six main areas of scholarship: - Early childhood
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Digital skills
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Widening participation
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Leadership
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Professional Learning (including Additional Learning Needs)
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Teacher Education
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Parental and Family engagement with learning
Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 18300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 18300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 18300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 17450 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17450 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 8750 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 17450 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17450 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 8750 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 17450 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17450 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 8750 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8750 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 18300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 18300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 18300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4800 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 18300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2400 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 17450 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17450 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 8750 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 17450 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17450 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 8750 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 17450 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17450 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 8750 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4712 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 17450 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17450 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Location | Singleton Park Campus Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP |
Fees
| England | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2356 GBP for Year 1 |
Swansea University
School of Social Sciences
The School of Social Sciences at Swansea University provides a supportive learning environment, and contributes to the University's cultural and civic mission work, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, designed to enable our students to become accomplished, socially aware, global citizens.
The School of Social Sciences is located on the coastal Singleton Park Campus, set in beautiful parkland, and within easy reach of the city centre and stunning Gower coastline, offering students a vibrant and supportive community in which to study and live. Discover more about our beautiful Singleton Campus by …
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