Overview
This Education research degree at Sheffield Hallam University allows you to conduct independent and supervised studies of significant academic worth, and attain either a MPhil or PhD award. With 69% of submitted outputs judged world-leading or internationally excellent, we actively seek ambitious and talented students whose interests are related to our own current areas of research. You'll undertake advanced research into an educational topic of your choice and present your results as a written thesis, graduating with exceptional qualifications and prospects.
Course summary
- Carry out supervised research into a wide range of educational topics that address global issues.
- Develop personally and academically, while attaining an advanced qualification
- Work with the Sheffield Institute of Education (SIoE), whose education research was assessed as amongst the highest ranked post-1992 Universities in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.
- Network with researchers in the Social and Economic Research Institute (SERI) and benefit from a wide range of expertise and resources.
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Supervision is available in various research areas including
- education policy studies
- TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages)
- pedagogy and practice
- pedagogy and new technologies
- social inclusion
- education and disability
- autism
- early years education
- language and literacy in education
- mathematics education
- leadership and management in education
- higher education
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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General requirements
- All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same).
- All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.
- You are encouraged to find out more about our staff and their current research to inform the development of your research proposal and to ensure it aligns with our research themes. Before submitting your proposal, please contact the member(s) of staff listed against the relevant research theme.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents18600 GBP / year≈ 18600 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents4786 GBP / year≈ 4786 GBP / year
Additional Details
- Our tuition fee for UK postgraduate research students have not yet been confirmed
- Part time International £9,300 per year.
Living costs
Sheffield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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