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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City South Campus
Part Time
Sep 2026
4 Year
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.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 researchersYou’re encouraged to publish in collaboration with your supervisors and to take part in research conferences and eventsEmployment OpportunitiesThe PhD award from Birmingham City University is a well-established and valued professional qualification within the education sector. Typical careers include school management, working in further or higher education, or educational consultancy.
The fees are yet to be confirmed and may be subject to change, as they will be informed by the UKRI doctorate award rates (announced early 2026).
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