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University of Warwick: Adult Education and Lifelong Learning
| Institution | University of Warwick View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Centre for Lifelong Learning |
| Web | https://warwick.ac.uk |
| cll@warwick.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 024 7652 4617 |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The PhD in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning allows you to select a topic of your choice linked to our expertise within the broad undertake an in-depth analysis and research of adult education and lifelong learning. Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning provides a rich, transdisciplinary academic environment with supported by a dedicated team including supervision and personal tutoring.
**Course overview**
This PhD provides an opportunity to undertake in-depth research within the broad field of adult education and lifelong learning. Adult education and lifelong learning encompass a wide range of learning situations from informal through to formal education and the workplace.
**Teaching and learning**
We provide a pleasant PhD study room and dedicated personal tutor support in addition to the supervisory team. A combined staff and student seminar programme provides a collegiate forum for sharing and discussing current topics and ideas.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | **Minimum requirements** **English language requirements** |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
The PhD in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning allows you to select a topic of your choice linked to our expertise within the broad undertake an in-depth analysis and research of adult education and lifelong learning. Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning provides a rich, transdisciplinary academic environment with supported by a dedicated team including supervision and personal tutoring.
**Course overview**
This PhD provides an opportunity to undertake in-depth research within the broad field of adult education and lifelong learning. Adult education and lifelong learning encompass a wide range of learning situations from informal through to formal education and the workplace.
**Teaching and learning**
We provide a pleasant PhD study room and dedicated personal tutor support in addition to the supervisory team. A combined staff and student seminar programme provides a collegiate forum for sharing and discussing current topics and ideas.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | **Minimum requirements** **English language requirements** |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
The PhD in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning allows you to undertake an in-depth analysis and research of adult education and lifelong learning. Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning provides a rich, transdisciplinary academic environment with a dedicated personal tutor.
This PhD provides an opportunity to undertake in-depth research in the field of adult education and lifelong learning. In recent years, as societies have undergone social, political and economic changes, adult education and lifelong learning has become an important aspect of the education sector. Adult education and lifelong learning encompasses a wide range of learning situations from informal through to formal education.
Research in this area can include:
- learning in community and adult education, further and higher education as well as informal learning in the family or community
- popular and radical adult education
- issues of class, gender, ethnicity, age and disability
- access to education and learning experiences, retention and drop-out
- transitions and learner identity and issues of agency and structure
- transformative learning
- motivations to learning
The above is not an exclusive list of research areas and you are free to propose additional topics or themes.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Please check the University of Warwick website for the most up-to-date information. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
The PhD in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning allows you to undertake an in-depth analysis and research of adult education and lifelong learning. Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning provides a rich, transdisciplinary academic environment with a dedicated personal tutor.
This PhD provides an opportunity to undertake in-depth research in the field of adult education and lifelong learning. In recent years, as societies have undergone social, political and economic changes, adult education and lifelong learning has become an important aspect of the education sector. Adult education and lifelong learning encompasses a wide range of learning situations from informal through to formal education.
Research in this area can include:
- learning in community and adult education, further and higher education as well as informal learning in the family or community
- popular and radical adult education
- issues of class, gender, ethnicity, age and disability
- access to education and learning experiences, retention and drop-out
- transitions and learner identity and issues of agency and structure
- transformative learning
- motivations to learning
The above is not an exclusive list of research areas and you are free to propose additional topics or themes.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Please check the University of Warwick website for the most up-to-date information. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
University of Warwick
Overview
The University of Warwick is a world-leading campus university, renowned for its excellent teaching and world-leading research. We are ranked 61st in the QS World University Guide 2022, and listed within the top ten UK universities in all three major national league tables. However, we are much more than our rankings. Warwick is a place that inspires, excites, invigorates and supports.
The campus is in Coventry, a modern city with high street shops, restaurants, nightclubs and bars sitting alongside medieval monuments. The Warwickshire towns of Leamington Spa and Kenilworth are also nearby. Coventry is just …
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