Research course

Educational Research - Higher Education (thesis and coursework) PhD

Institution
Lancaster University · Educational Research
Qualifications
PhD

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree: An upper second class honours (UK or equivalent) in any subject.

Master's degree: A good Master's degree or qualifications of a comparable standard from a university or recognised degree awarding body in another country.

We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.

If you have studied outside of the UK, we would advise you to check our list of international qualifications before submitting your application.

Months of entry

October

Course content

This part-time programme was developed to meet the needs of experienced professionals in the areas of higher and further education. The aim is to provide an opportunity for you to become an autonomous researcher and gain deeper and more critical insight into your own and others’ professional practices and concerns.

The four-year course is structured, supported and assessed, through modules involving directed study and residential teaching. The course is organised around a series of residentials, which enable participants to meet, socialise, and participate in seminars and lectures. You will focus on your final research thesis from the third year onwards.

Please go to our departmental web pages for further information about this programme.

Information for international students

We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously.

We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in the reading and writing elements and 5.5 in the speaking and listening elements. We also consider other English language qualifications.

Fees and funding

Learn more at our fees and funding page.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PhD
    part time
    48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Kathryn Doherty
Email
kathryn.doherty@lancaster.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)1524 593572