Education Research MPhil PhD
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Overview
Over recent years, Brighton's research profile in education has broadened and gained recognition, as shown by the expansion of staff involvement, and small and large-scale funded projects. Students wishing to pursue research are, therefore, able to draw on an increasing range of faculty expertise and support. Research degree programmes include the Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and Doctor of Education (EdD).
Research activity is based in the Education Research Centre (in the Faculty of Education and Sport) which supports a large programme of initial teacher training and continuing professional development. It also works closely with the Education Policy and Evaluation Unit, and the university's Centre for Learning and Teaching which coordinates and develops new approaches to learning, teaching and assessment in higher education.
In addition to the administration of research student responsibilities, the Education Research Centre offers seminars, guest lectures (including researchers of local, national and international importance) and database facilities providing details of ongoing projects, staff publications and external funding opportunities. It organises student-based research and seminar programmes, and maintains dedicated accommodation for research students with up-to-date computer and internet facilities.
Research students are encouraged to play an active role in faculty research programmes, conferences and other research initiatives. All research students are offered a dedicated doctoral-level course in research methods, and access to lectures on key issues in educational methods and practice.
Externally-funded research projects administered by the Education Research Centre have included: two EU-funded projects comparing approaches to independent learning and children's literature with schools in five countries through IT linking; Arts Council-funded projects on art, photography and new technology (in partnership with Lighthouse and South East Arts); two Leverhulme Trust projects (in collaboration with Kings College London) on low achievement in children's numeracy; three Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded projects on pupil groupings in primary and secondary school classrooms and one on lifelong learning; Department for International Development (DFID)-funded research on gender and school achievement in the Caribbean; British Council-funded links with the Caribbean, South Africa and Mauritius; and a number of Teacher Training Agency (TTA), local education authority (LEA) and other funded evaluation studies.
The main areas of research within the Centre are literacies in education, higher education, pedagogy in schools, and religious studies and Education Doctorate in Education (EdD) This innovative award is targeted at senior professionals with responsibilities for education in organisations and educational institutions. The four-year, part-time programme combines taught elements of research methods with policy/ organisational issues in educational institutions. It is designed to produce researching professionals - professional practitioners equipped to use research methods to resolve emergent problems of professional practice, develop innovation in practice, and use the research findings of others in integrating their individual practical expertise with the best external evidence. This doctorate adds to the continuum of programmes for professional development already offered in the Faculty of Education and Sport.
Course duration
Full-time: MPhil: 18 months (max 3 years)
Full-time: PhD: 2 years (max 5 years)
Part-time: MPhil: 30 monhts (max 4 years)
Part-time: PhD: 3 years (max 6 years)
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Course content
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyFor non-native speakers of English:
minimum IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing.Degree and/or experience:
For entry onto the MPhil - 1st or 2nd class honors degree or equivalent. Appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level. For entry onto the PhD - Recognised and relevant Masters degree. Substantial postgraduate research or professional experience, including published/written work. -
Location
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Career opportunities
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
Education (MPhil) (Full time) [K2AC010] UK/EU (Full Time) 4,420 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,450 GBP International (Full Time) 13,500 GBP Education (PhD) (Full time) [K2AA010] UK/EU (Full Time) 4,420 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,450 GBP International (Full Time) 13,500 GBP -
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You should not apply unless you can meet all the entry requirements for this course. Please contact the course team before applying if you are unsure about any of the specific entry requirements.
Entry requirements
For non-native speakers of English:
minimum IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing.Degree and/or experience:
For entry onto the MPhil - 1st or 2nd class honors degree or equivalent. Appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level. For entry onto the PhD - Recognised and relevant Masters degree. Substantial postgraduate research or professional experience, including published/written work.