Education Research
MPhil PhD
-
Course summary and entry requirements
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)
About the course
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.
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2014. Entry requirements for students thinking about starting a course in 2013 can be found in the online prospectus. Individual offers may vary
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.For equivalent international qualifications
We can help you meet our English language entry requirements
For help meeting English language requirements contact our
Language Institute.We can help you meet our academic entry requirements
For help meeting academic entry requirements contact our
International College.If you cannot find your country listed, please email admissions@brighton.ac.uk
-
Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
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.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
Our website www.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 -
Location
Location
Falmer Our Falmer campus is located on the edge of the South Downs National Park on the outskirts of Brighton. Approximately 7,000 students are based here.
View campus maps and directions
Living in Brighton
Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.
Social scene
Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Arts
The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.
Sports
Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.
-
Career opportunities
01273 641084
Email l.mcveigh@brighton.ac.uk