Education (Research)

This programme is intended for qualified and experienced lecturers, teachers, trainers, other professionals working in education or those who want to explore education as an academic subject. Both PhD programmes are flexible but rigorous, and are designed to support you through the challenges of doctoral study and research. Recent research projects include: Leadership and management in education; leadership in higher education; professionalism and professional practice; comparative studies; work-based learning; lifelong learning; e-learning, social networking; pedagogy, learning theories and learning and teaching; widening participation, access, achievement and the student experience; literacy and pedagogy; creativity and complexity theory; alternative education; teachers as researchers; experiences of LGBT+ teachers and students; childhood studies and history of education.