Education PhD is an undergraduate degree at University of Bristol, based in Bristol, taught full-time over 4 years.
About this course
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.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 8 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Bristol
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Bristol
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Bristol
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Education
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ