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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Northampton Main site
Full Time
Oct 2026
2 Year
The Further, Higher and Adult Education PhD / PhD by Published Works programme supports you in undertaking and completing a PhD in a way which employs research on key educational issues and challenges in higher, further, adult and community in the UK and globally. Which is an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills. While the participants on the Further, Higher and Adult Education PhD / PhD by Published Works programme will be skilled professionals on entry to the programme, experience over the three or four-year period will prepare you to further advance in your professional and academic careers in the areas of research and offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management and research positions within Education and engagement across a range of disciplines. The researcher will receive the highest degree that any UK university may grant upon successfully defending the final thesis. Discover more information about the Centre for Education and Research.
Accommodation - 165 per week