Education PhD

Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom•QS 2027 #801-850

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Aberystwyth University offers Education PhD, a doctorate in Education & Teaching programme in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. The programme runs for 3 years. Tuition for international students is GBP 20,270 per year (GBP 5,238 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Education & Teaching

Duration: 3 years

Local tuition: GBP 5,238 / year

International tuition: GBP 20,270 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked November 2026 · Source: courses.aber.ac.uk ·

Program details

Overview

The School of Education offers research degrees in which students carry out an individual project under close academic supervision within the department. Research in the school centres on educational policy and practice, including the impact of policy on small schools. Each student develops a topic through discussion with staff who share their interests. A doctorate here usually runs three years full-time, or five years part-time. Students complete a dissertation of 80,000 to 100,000 words after their period of research. Applicants prepare a research plan and must meet the English language requirement before they can enrol.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent. Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application.

Application Details

Start Date: January 2027

About Aberystwyth University

“Nid Byd, Byd Heb Wybodaeth”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1872

Students: 8,970

QS rank: #801-850

Programs: 383

Location: Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Education PhD award?

Aberystwyth University awards a Doctorate in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How long does Education PhD take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does Education PhD cost?

Tuition for international students is GBP 20,270 per year (GBP 5,238 per year for local students).

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