Education

This Education MPhil/PhD course from The University of Exeter will enable you to gain an in-depth grounding in educational research methods through ESRC recognised training. As an MPhil/PhD level student you will become part of a research-intensive Graduate School, studying with some of the leading scholars in their disciplines.

Throughout the Education Education  MPhil/PhD course from The University of Exeter The University of Exeter you will benefit from holistic support including content and methodologies relevant to your research, as well as the opportunity for a personal mentor. Research students are integrated into the research culture and welcome to participate in the School’s annual staff-student conference, external conferences and the School’s Lecture series.

We embrace a considerable variety of research activity, from large-scale externally funded programmes to small-scale collaborations with local teachers. Many of these involve links with leading researchers worldwide.

Key facts

• Because of our size and the fact that we are not wedded to any one research paradigm, we can offer research supervision in many areas of educational research. We are one of only 31 educational research training outlets recognised by the ESRC and one of only 18 to receive ESRC studentship quota awards. We are also the only recognised outlet for four-year PhD (full- and part-time), distance learning and CASE research training.
• We are located on the historic and beautiful St Luke’s Campus and provide excellent support for all our postgraduate students. This ideal setting is within easy walking distance of both the city centre and the University’s Streatham Campus, where students are encouraged to make use of the additional facilities available to them.
• Our postgraduate programmes are designed to give you career progression in your specialist educational area of choice. On completion of the Education programme from The University of Exeter, you will be equipped with a range of academic, personal and professional skills.
• In addition to the College’s Employability Officer, Career Zone gives access to a wealth of business contacts, support and training as well as the opportunity to meet potential employers at our regular Careers Fairs.
• Postgraduate research students can access our Postgraduate Researchers’ Programme, which covers a range of topics for a successful research degree and acts as a springboard for a research career.

Courses include:

• Centre for Research in Professional Learning

• Centre for Research in Writing

• Centre for Research in STEM Education (CRISTEME) 

• Centre for Special Educational Needs and Disability

• The Centre for Social Mobility