Education

Research in education must and should make a difference.

A PhD in Education will allow you to conduct world-changing research that addresses key issues in social justice and enables evidence-informed educational change.

The Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) builds upon a long-standing reputation for excellence in educational research and teaching with a tradition stretching back to 1890, when education was first established as a focus for study within The University of Manchester.

We are one of the largest graduate educational research communities in the UK, with a rich diversity of opportunity for our postgraduate research students.

The MIE approach to research is distinctive; through a focus on equity and practice, we make a significant contribution to the University's goal of social responsibility.

Our aim is to ensure that our educational and allied research is at the cutting-edge of theory and practice, and that it contributes to improvements in the overall wellbeing of students, their families and communities throughout the world.

Ongoing productive partnerships with policymakers and practitioners enable the interplay of ideas, evidence and strategy.

Manchester Institute of Education research groups include:

Critical Education Leadership and Policy (CELP)  

Digital Technology, Communication and Education (DTCE)

Education and Psychology (EP)

Green Research in Education Group (GRiEG)

Higher Education Research and Scholarship Group

Power Inequality and Activism (PIA)

Teacher Education and Professional Learning (TEPL)

As a PhD student, you will join a vibrant and dynamic group of people with diverse backgrounds, interests and world views, and gain the opportunity to work with leading experts who have a broad range of experience and knowledge in the respective fields.

There will also be many opportunities for you to become involved in ongoing research projects.