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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Highfield Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
4 Year
Education at the University of Southampton is ranked 5th in the UK (The Complete University Guide, 2026). Our iPhD could be right for you if you have a research study in mind that would make an original contribution to education but you do not have a master’s degree that included a significant research element. In the first 12–18 months, we’ll equip you with a foundation in research skills and support you to develop your proposal. You will complete a range of research and Education modules with the opportunity to explore the best in professional knowledge, cutting-edge research, and evaluation evidence in a variety of educational contexts. In the second phase of your programme you will undertake a substantial research project leading to a PhD thesis. You will receive support from a supervisory team with specialist expertise in your area. Carrying out world-leading research in higher education, social justice and inclusive education, educational effectiveness, mathematics, science and health education.
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