What will I learn?

The School of Education is at the forefront of Educational research internationally and offers a dynamic and inclusive research culture. We welcome enquiries from potential students to collaborate with our staff and professional partners to investigate the complexities of education and its underpinning values and beliefs.

We have a thriving community of research students and you could join our international community from every continent across the world. We offer flexibility through online learning, enabling you to study with us anywhere and receive support from experienced educational professionals.

Careers

Our graduates go on to careers in academia, some go on to work in a range of public service roles including government roles and policy making. Some graduates go on to develop careers in wider civic society using the knowledge and skills they have developed for social good.

Which department am I in?

University of Aberdeen

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees

拢21,700.00 (US$ 28,024) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Aberdeen

Directorate of External Relations,

King's College,

Aberdeen,

Aberdeen, City Of,

AB24 3FX, SCOTLAND, Scotland

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants to the PhD Programme must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution. We advise that applicants should have a depth of knowledge of research methodologies and practical experience of planning and carrying out a research project, before considering PhD study. IELTS Academic Listening - 5.5 or above, Reading - 5.5 or above, Speaking - 5.5 or above, Writing - 6.0 or above Overall - 6.5. TOEFL Listening - 17 or above, Reading - 18 or above, Speaking - 20 or above, Writing - 21 or above, Overall 鈥� 90.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.