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University of Birmingham: Education
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Education |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| pg@contacts.bham.ac.uk |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field. With an international reputation as a centre of excellence, our School of Education offers both full and part time PhDs across a vast range of research.
Enjoy a full programme of research training. You’ll be part of a vibrant research community, playing an active role in seminars featuring renowned speakers.
Why study this course at the University of Birmingham? Studying in our School of Education, you’ll be part of a rich history of research dating back to 1896. As one of the UK’s largest education schools, all our tutors are active researchers.
With every piece of research tied to professional practice, your PhD will have a real-world impact, setting you up for a career in either industry or academia.
We collaborate nationally and globally with schools, colleges, local authorities and a range of professional bodies. You’ll also be encouraged to work with other researchers across different specialist areas. - Join a long-established school ranked highly for research excellence
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Be part of a research community with an international reputation
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Take part in seminars featuring world-renowned speakers
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Gain the full range of PhD skills, under the guidance of active researchers
Career opportunities Our PhD in 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.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | We normally require a Honours degree in a relevant subject. For non-native English speakers, we require an IELTS 7 or other equivalent English language qualification with no less than 6.5 in any band. |
Summary
Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field. With an international reputation as a centre of excellence, our School of Education offers both full and part time PhDs across a vast range of research.
Enjoy a full programme of research training. You’ll be part of a vibrant research community, playing an active role in seminars featuring renowned speakers.
Why study this course at the University of Birmingham? Studying in our School of Education, you’ll be part of a rich history of research dating back to 1896. As one of the UK’s largest education schools, all our tutors are active researchers.
With every piece of research tied to professional practice, your PhD will have a real-world impact, setting you up for a career in either industry or academia.
We collaborate nationally and globally with schools, colleges, local authorities and a range of professional bodies. You’ll also be encouraged to work with other researchers across different specialist areas. - Join a long-established school ranked highly for research excellence
-
Be part of a research community with an international reputation
-
Take part in seminars featuring world-renowned speakers
-
Gain the full range of PhD skills, under the guidance of active researchers
Career opportunities Our PhD in 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.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | We normally require a Honours degree in a relevant subject. For non-native English speakers, we require an IELTS 7 or other equivalent English language qualification with no less than 6.5 in any band. |
Summary
Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field. With an international reputation as a centre of excellence, our School of Education offers both full and part time PhDs across a vast range of research.
Enjoy a full programme of research training. You’ll be part of a vibrant research community, playing an active role in seminars featuring renowned speakers.
Why study this course at the University of Birmingham? Studying in our School of Education, you’ll be part of a rich history of research dating back to 1896. As one of the UK’s largest education schools, all our tutors are active researchers.
With every piece of research tied to professional practice, your PhD will have a real-world impact, setting you up for a career in either industry or academia.
We collaborate nationally and globally with schools, colleges, local authorities and a range of professional bodies. You’ll also be encouraged to work with other researchers across different specialist areas. - Join a long-established school ranked highly for research excellence
-
Be part of a research community with an international reputation
-
Take part in seminars featuring world-renowned speakers
-
Gain the full range of PhD skills, under the guidance of active researchers
Career opportunities Our PhD in 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.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | We normally require a Honours degree in a relevant subject. For non-native English speakers, we require an IELTS 7 or other equivalent English language qualification with no less than 6.5 in any band. |
Summary
Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field. With an international reputation as a centre of excellence, our School of Education offers both full and part time PhDs across a vast range of research.
Enjoy a full programme of research training. You’ll be part of a vibrant research community, playing an active role in seminars featuring renowned speakers.
Why study this course at the University of Birmingham? Studying in our School of Education, you’ll be part of a rich history of research dating back to 1896. As one of the UK’s largest education schools, all our tutors are active researchers.
With every piece of research tied to professional practice, your PhD will have a real-world impact, setting you up for a career in either industry or academia.
We collaborate nationally and globally with schools, colleges, local authorities and a range of professional bodies. You’ll also be encouraged to work with other researchers across different specialist areas. - Join a long-established school ranked highly for research excellence
-
Be part of a research community with an international reputation
-
Take part in seminars featuring world-renowned speakers
-
Gain the full range of PhD skills, under the guidance of active researchers
Career opportunities Our PhD in 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.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | We normally require a Honours degree in a relevant subject. For non-native English speakers, we require an IELTS 7 or other equivalent English language qualification with no less than 6.5 in any band. |
MA
Summary
Start shaping the future of education by developing your expertise with us. Guided by academics and grounded in research, theory and practice, you’ll develop the skills needed to create a fairer, more inclusive education system and be ready to make a lasting impact.
Advance your career in education with this personalised MA Education program. Tailor your studies to your passions and career goals, drawing from our leading research in social justice, inclusion, and leadership to create meaningful change in education.
why study this course at the University of Birmingham? Join our top-ranked School of Education and be part of a vibrant learning community. Our MA Education programme activates your potential with a diverse curriculum covering leadership, SEN, and social justice. Graduate prepared for a rewarding career in education or research. - Integrated Diverse Learning: Combines cutting-edge educational theory with specialisms in contemporary disciplines.
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Learn from the Best: Be taught by leading researchers in our Top 5 ranked School of Education.
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Innovative Teaching: Gain a diverse set of skills through lectures, seminars, and online tools with mixed learning assessment methods.
Career opportunities The University of Birmingham MA Education course is highly esteemed across Birmingham and the West Midlands. We boast an exceptional record of student employment post-course completion, with numerous alumni in roles such as domestic and international policy, education leadership and practice, inclusion and social justice, and school improvement.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) Bachelor's degree is required. Applicants without a 2:1 are welcome to apply, but should have a degree and a minimum of three years relevant professional experience post degree, in an education-focused setting. If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band. |
| Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
Summary
Start shaping the future of education by developing your expertise with us. Guided by academics and grounded in research, theory and practice, you’ll develop the skills needed to create a fairer, more inclusive education system and be ready to make a lasting impact.
Advance your career in education with this personalised MA Education program. Tailor your studies to your passions and career goals, drawing from our leading research in social justice, inclusion, and leadership to create meaningful change in education.
why study this course at the University of Birmingham? Join our top-ranked School of Education and be part of a vibrant learning community. Our MA Education programme activates your potential with a diverse curriculum covering leadership, SEN, and social justice. Graduate prepared for a rewarding career in education or research. - Integrated Diverse Learning: Combines cutting-edge educational theory with specialisms in contemporary disciplines.
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Learn from the Best: Be taught by leading researchers in our Top 5 ranked School of Education.
-
Innovative Teaching: Gain a diverse set of skills through lectures, seminars, and online tools with mixed learning assessment methods.
Career opportunities The University of Birmingham MA Education course is highly esteemed across Birmingham and the West Midlands. We boast an exceptional record of student employment post-course completion, with numerous alumni in roles such as domestic and international policy, education leadership and practice, inclusion and social justice, and school improvement.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) Bachelor's degree is required. Applicants without a 2:1 are welcome to apply, but should have a degree and a minimum of three years relevant professional experience post degree, in an education-focused setting. If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band. |
| Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
Summary
This programme is aimed at students wanting to develop their capacity to critically analyse education policy, practice and discourse. Drawing on the foundation disciplines of History, Philosophy and Sociology, it is one of few Master’s level courses focusing on Education as a field of study, to be offered by a cross-disciplinary group of critical educators.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A first degree at 2:1 level or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Consideration will be given to students with lower level qualifications who have equivalent professional experience. For speakers of English as a second language will be required to hold an IELTs 6.5 or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
Our high-quality teaching and supervision will help you take your skills and career to the next level.
Here, you’ll feel engaged, motivated and challenged, as part of our inclusive community that has a strong research culture. At Birmingham, we’ll support your health, wellbeing and personal development. While our professional and academic careers services will help you take the next step. This is your time. This is your place.
With more than 600 taught programmes and a range of research opportunities to choose from, Birmingham is one of the most popular UK universities for postgraduate study.
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