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University of Bristol: Education
| Institution | University of Bristol View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Education |
| Web | https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
We offer high-quality supervision by internationally-recognised scholars in areas including educational psychology, education policy, sociology of education, higher education, teaching and learning in schools, professional development, learning in the city, non-formal education, lifelong learning, and assessment.
Academic staff include experienced researchers with methodological expertise in advanced quantitative methods, experimental methods, a range of qualitative research methods and mixed methods. You will be part of a large, diverse doctoral community in an atmosphere that is exciting, creative and welcoming.
You can expect:
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Membership of a research centre, network and/or faculty-wide research group that includes staff and postgraduate researchers.
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Accredited research methods units.
-
Networking opportunities with other doctoral researchers across disciplines and neighbouring universities through membership of the South West Doctoral Training Partnership and Bristol Doctoral College;
-
Support for developing as a researcher, including attending conferences and publishing research;
-
Opportunities to apply for short-term paid research assistant and teaching assistant roles;
-
Access to professional development and short training courses tailored for postgraduate researchers;
-
Access to a dedicated school library on site, faculty and other University libraries;
-
Dedicated study spaces within the School of Education and in the wider university;
-
Opportunities to participate in seminars (often featuring national and international visitors), research student seminars, reading groups and specialist methodological workshops.
| ed-phd@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 331 4417 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | An upper second-class undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) and normally a merit at MSc/MA level (or equivalent). See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 21300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21300 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
We offer high-quality supervision by internationally-recognised scholars in areas including educational psychology, education policy, sociology of education, higher education, teaching and learning in schools, professional development, learning in the city, non-formal education, lifelong learning, and assessment.
Academic staff include experienced researchers with methodological expertise in advanced quantitative methods, experimental methods, a range of qualitative research methods and mixed methods. You will be part of a large, diverse doctoral community in an atmosphere that is exciting, creative and welcoming.
You can expect:
-
Membership of a research centre, network and/or faculty-wide research group that includes staff and postgraduate researchers.
-
Accredited research methods units.
-
Networking opportunities with other doctoral researchers across disciplines and neighbouring universities through membership of the South West Doctoral Training Partnership and Bristol Doctoral College;
-
Support for developing as a researcher, including attending conferences and publishing research;
-
Opportunities to apply for short-term paid research assistant and teaching assistant roles;
-
Access to professional development and short training courses tailored for postgraduate researchers;
-
Access to a dedicated school library on site, faculty and other University libraries;
-
Dedicated study spaces within the School of Education and in the wider university;
-
Opportunities to participate in seminars (often featuring national and international visitors), research student seminars, reading groups and specialist methodological workshops.
| ed-phd@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 331 4417 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | An upper second-class undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) and normally a merit at MSc/MA level (or equivalent). See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 2425 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2425 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
We offer high-quality supervision by internationally-recognised scholars in areas including educational psychology, education policy, sociology of education, higher education, teaching and learning in schools, professional development, learning in the city, non-formal education, lifelong learning, and assessment.
Academic staff include experienced researchers with methodological expertise in advanced quantitative methods, experimental methods, a range of qualitative research methods and mixed methods. You will be part of a large, diverse doctoral community in an atmosphere that is exciting, creative and welcoming.
You can expect:
-
Membership of a research centre, network and/or faculty-wide research group that includes staff and postgraduate researchers.
-
Accredited research methods units.
-
Networking opportunities with other doctoral researchers across disciplines and neighbouring universities through membership of the South West Doctoral Training Partnership and Bristol Doctoral College;
-
Support for developing as a researcher, including attending conferences and publishing research;
-
Opportunities to apply for short-term paid research assistant and teaching assistant roles;
-
Access to professional development and short training courses tailored for postgraduate researchers;
-
Access to a dedicated school library on site, faculty and other University libraries;
-
Dedicated study spaces within the School of Education and in the wider university;
-
Opportunities to participate in seminars (often featuring national and international visitors), research student seminars, reading groups and specialist methodological workshops.
| ed-phd@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 331 4417 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | An upper second-class undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) and normally a merit at MSc/MA level (or equivalent). See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4850 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 21300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21300 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
We offer high-quality supervision by internationally-recognised scholars in areas including educational psychology, education policy, sociology of education, higher education, teaching and learning in schools, professional development, learning in the city, non-formal education, lifelong learning, and assessment.
Academic staff include experienced researchers with methodological expertise in advanced quantitative methods, experimental methods, a range of qualitative research methods and mixed methods. You will be part of a large, diverse doctoral community in an atmosphere that is exciting, creative and welcoming.
You can expect:
-
Membership of a research centre, network and/or faculty-wide research group that includes staff and postgraduate researchers.
-
Accredited research methods units.
-
Networking opportunities with other doctoral researchers across disciplines and neighbouring universities through membership of the South West Doctoral Training Partnership and Bristol Doctoral College;
-
Support for developing as a researcher, including attending conferences and publishing research;
-
Opportunities to apply for short-term paid research assistant and teaching assistant roles;
-
Access to professional development and short training courses tailored for postgraduate researchers;
-
Access to a dedicated school library on site, faculty and other University libraries;
-
Dedicated study spaces within the School of Education and in the wider university;
-
Opportunities to participate in seminars (often featuring national and international visitors), research student seminars, reading groups and specialist methodological workshops.
| ed-phd@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 331 4417 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | An upper second-class undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) and normally a merit at MSc/MA level (or equivalent). See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 2425 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2425 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2425 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
The aim of the MRes in Education is to provide the methodological, analytical and practical expertise required to become a competent educational researcher. This is an Economic and Social Research Council-recognised programme, and one of the research training pathways that make up the South West Doctoral Training Partnership.
This programme will appeal to those who are interested in developing a career in educational research, as well as professionals working in education institutions or organisations that require research knowledge and skills.
| choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 394 1649 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in education or research. Applicants who do not have a research degree must have evidence of one unit in research methods. We will also consider your application if your subject is not listed above but you can evidence significant (minimum of one year full-time or part-time equivalent) paid work experience in a research role. If this is the case, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant experience. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 12300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 12300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 12300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 12300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 12300 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 28200 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 28200 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The aim of the MRes in Education is to provide the methodological, analytical and practical expertise required to become a competent educational researcher. This is an Economic and Social Research Council-recognised programme, and one of the research training pathways that make up the South West Doctoral Training Partnership.
This programme will appeal to those who are interested in developing a career in educational research, as well as professionals working in education institutions or organisations that require research knowledge and skills.
| choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 394 1649 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in education or research. Applicants who do not have a research degree must have evidence of one unit in research methods. We will also consider your application if your subject is not listed above but you can evidence significant (minimum of one year full-time or part-time equivalent) paid work experience in a research role. If this is the case, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant experience. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 6150 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 6150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 6150 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The aim of the MRes in Education is to provide the methodological, analytical and practical expertise required to become a competent educational researcher. This is an Economic and Social Research Council-recognised programme, and one of the research training pathways that make up the South West Doctoral Training Partnership.
This programme will appeal to those who are interested in developing a career in educational research, as well as professionals working in education institutions or organisations that require research knowledge and skills.
| choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 394 1649 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in education or research. Applicants who do not have a research degree must have evidence of one unit in research methods. We will also consider your application if your subject is not listed above but you can evidence significant (minimum of one year full-time or part-time equivalent) paid work experience in a research role. If this is the case, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant experience. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 4100 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4100 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The aim of the MRes in Education is to provide the methodological, analytical and practical expertise required to become a competent educational researcher. This is an Economic and Social Research Council-recognised programme, and one of the research training pathways that make up the South West Doctoral Training Partnership.
This programme will appeal to those who are interested in developing a career in educational research, as well as professionals working in education institutions or organisations that require research knowledge and skills.
| choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 394 1649 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Education or Research. Applicants who do not have a research degree must have evidence of one unit in research methods. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have evidence of significant (minimum of one year in a paid role) relevant work experience in a research role, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant experience. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 12300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 12300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 12300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 12300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 12300 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 28200 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 28200 GBP for Year 1 |
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