Education PhD

• 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 researchers
• You’re encouraged to publish in collaboration with your supervisors and to take part in research conferences and events

Applications for research degrees are normally assessed by interview using the following criteria:

• That the Faculty is able to provide the appropriate supervisory expertise and resources for the proposed topic
• That the proposed research seems likely to satisfy the academic requirements of a research degree
• That the proposed research is feasible in practical terms
• That you seem likely to be able to cope with the academic demands of a research degree
• PhD applicants will normally be expected to hold a Master's degree in a relevant area

The 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.