Research course
Education
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Entry requirements
Applications for research degrees are normally assessed by interview using the following criteria:
- That the Faculty is able to provide the appropriate supervisory expertise and resources for the proposed topic
- That the proposed research seems likely to satisfy the academic requirements of a research degree
- That the proposed research is feasible in practical terms
- That you seem likely to be able to cope with the academic demands of a research degree
Months of entry
February
Course content
Our Centre for the Study of Practice and Culture in Education (CSPACE) is active in a wide range of research in education policy and practice, and engages in education research across all age phases, from Early Years, through Primary and Secondary Schools, to FE and Post-16, Higher Education and lifelong learning.
What's covered in the course?
- Research students in Education will join a thriving research community and be part of one of the University’s Research Centres of Excellence.
- We offer supervision for study either part-time or full-time towards a PhD degree.
- If you are accepted for a PhD, there is a University-wide taught course in research methodologies, and you will be assigned to a director of studies, and at least one second supervisor will also be appointed.
- You will have access to a dedicated research room for postgraduate researchers.
- You’re encouraged to publish in collaboration with your supervisors and to take part in research conferences and events.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- part time48-84 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time36-48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- courseenquiries@bcu.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)121 331 6295
