Overview

The PhD by Prior Publication option at University of Surrey is particularly well suited to professionals who have been developing a research career and whose research skills and academic expertise are already at doctoral level.

Career opportunities

It gives you the opportunity to obtain academic recognition for your work and to benefit from the vibrant, multi-disciplinary research community at Surrey whilst you prepare your thesis with us. As a PhD candidate at the University, you will have access to the professional development programme provided by the Doctoral College. You will be able to access training in essential skills through our programme of workshops, mentoring and coaching. A dedicated postgraduate Careers and Employability team will also help you with preparing the next steps in your career after the completion of your PhD.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-06 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00

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We recommend having an initial conversation with a potential supervisor to discuss your PhD plans before submitting an application.

Language

English

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88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guildford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Educational Research View 16 other PhDs in Educational Research in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A list of the publications on which the application is based

A cover letter of no more than 500 words covering:

The area(s) in which you have been working

A brief description of the research undertaken

A brief statement about when and where the research was undertaken

For any co-authored works, a statement about your contribution to the publication

A declaration about whether any of the publications on which this application is based have formed part of the submission for any other degree awarded to you. Works submitted for any other award will not be accepted as part of your application.

An academic reference from a referee who knows you in a professional capacity.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

2250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

2250 GBP / year

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Living costs

Guildford

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Guildford

Funding

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