Education

Entry requirements

Normally require a masters degree in a relevant subject.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Professional research training through devising and implementing a research project, undertaking formal and informal training in subject-specific and transferable skills, and professional development activities.

Social Policy: 74% of research is judged world leading or internationally excellent in quality (4* and 3*).

Department specialisms

Professional identities and professionalisation, and school – based research The scope and pattern of education policy

Research Excellence Framework (REF) score

http://www.keele.ac.uk/humssr/ref2014results

Information for international students

English Language proficiency required to IELTS 7. Keele has research students from over 50 different countries. We offer a safe green campus environment. Support specifically for international students includes an International Students Support Officer and free English language support.

Fees and funding

All sponsorship opportunities are listed on the http://www.keele.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/ website Prospective applicants are advised to look regularly to see if there are any opportunities available in your field.

Key sponsors: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Qualification and course duration

PhD

MPhil

Course contact details