PhD in Education PhD

The tuition fee is 35,353 USD per year.

Research Overview

Researchers in the School of Education are committed to investigating and advancing social justice within and through education. You will undertake your doctoral study in a supportive international and interdisciplinary research community. The school has over 150 years of experience in educational research and includes researchers and teachers whose work addresses current challenges affecting practice, theory, policy, institutions, and systems. Our researchers are leaders in their fields of endeavour and have strong relationships with local and international organisations. You will work with two supervisors who have relevant expertise and share an interest in your field.

Education Research Areas

• Literacies and literacy practices
• Education for human flourishing
• Education and international politics and development
• Education and social justice
• Higher, adult and vocational education
• Language education
• Informal and non-formal education
• Learning sciences
• Learning through the arts, creative pedagogies, and science
• Mathematics education
• Refugee/migrant education
• School leadership and improvement
• Teachers' work, professionalism, and education policy

Entry to our postgraduate research programme is competitive and having a strong research proposal is critical to your acceptance into the School of Education.

The University of Nottingham is a research-intensive Russell Group university known for its global outlook and vibrant campus life in the historic city of Nottingham. Founded in 1881, the university combines a broad academic portfolio with strong research centres across faculties, offering students access to high-quality teaching and a wide range of disciplines. Its University Park campus provides extensive facilities and a lively students' union supporting societies, volunteering and entrepreneurial activities.

Students benefit from comprehensive careers support, placement opportunities and an environment that encourages innovation and employability. With large international cohorts and partnerships worldwide, Nottingham fosters collaborative research and multicultural learning experiences. Academic staff are active researchers, and many courses include practical projects, industry links and options for study abroad or global placements.

The city of Nottingham adds cultural depth with theatres, sports venues and green spaces, while affordable student living and strong transport links make it an attractive base for study. International students receive tailored support services covering visas, accommodation and wellbeing. For those seeking a research-led institution with broad course choices, strong career services and a dynamic student community, the University of Nottingham offers an engaging and internationally minded experience.