University of Portsmouth
Education and Sociology
The School of Education and Childhood Studies (SECS) offers a research degrees programme developed in partnership with schools and colleges, thus ensuring that we meet and exceed all requirements for professional and classroom relevance; the researchers are also involved in a wide range of consultancy and funded knowledge transfer activities; current research projects include work with Portsmouth, Southampton and Hampshire county councils and the training and development agency.
Entry requirements
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD: A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. All applicants are subject to face-to-face or telephone interview.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
Course modules
All modules: Teaching and learning processes; special educational needs; post 16 education and training; curriculum provision in secondary and post-compulsory education; aspects of initial teacher training (ITT); education management; early years provision.
Qualifications
| Qualification | Study mode | Start month | Fee | Course duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | October 2019 | 4,260 per Year 1 (England) | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | October 2019 | 4,260 per Year 1 (EU) | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | October 2019 | 4,260 per Year 1 (Scotland) | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | October 2019 | 4,260 per Year 1 (Channel Islands) | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | October 2019 | 13,900 per Year 1 (International) | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | October 2019 | 4,260 per Year 1 (Northern Ireland) | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | October 2019 | 4,260 per Year 1 (Wales) | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | October 2019 | 2,130 per Year 1 (Channel Islands) | 6 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | October 2019 | 2,130 per Year 1 (EU) | 6 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | October 2019 | 2,130 per Year 1 (Wales) | 6 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | October 2019 | 6,950 per Year 1 (International) | 6 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | October 2019 | 2,130 per Year 1 (England) | 6 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | October 2019 | 2,130 per Year 1 (Scotland) | 6 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | October 2019 | 2,130 per Year 1 (Northern Ireland) | 6 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | February 2020 | 4,260 per Year 1 (EU) | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | February 2020 | 13,900 per Year 1 (International) | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | February 2020 | 4,260 per Year 1 (Channel Islands) | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | February 2020 | 4,260 per Year 1 (England) | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | February 2020 | 4,260 per Year 1 (Scotland) | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | February 2020 | 4,260 per Year 1 (Northern Ireland) | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Full-time | February 2020 | 4,260 per Year 1 (Wales) | 3 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | February 2020 | 2,130 per Year 1 (Northern Ireland) | 6 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | February 2020 | 2,130 per Year 1 (Scotland) | 6 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | February 2020 | 6,950 per Year 1 (International) | 6 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | February 2020 | 2,130 per Year 1 (EU) | 6 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | February 2020 | 2,130 per Year 1 (Wales) | 6 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | February 2020 | 2,130 per Year 1 (England) | 6 Years |
| Doctor of Philosophy - PhD | Part-time | February 2020 | 2,130 per Year 1 (Channel Islands) | 6 Years |
Campus details
| Campus name | Town | Postcode | Region | Main campus | Campus | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Site | PO1 2UP | South East |
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