Key Facts | |
Course length | 3-4 years Full-Time | 5-7 years Part-Time |
Number of students admitted October 2020 | 56 Full-Time | 16 Part-Time |
23 Home | 15 EU/EEA | 34 Overseas |
Postgraduate Open day
Each year the University holds a Postgraduate Open Day where potential applicants can ask staff their questions, find out more about the application process, and explore Cambridge virtually.
Research Community
We currently have over 250 full- and part-time PhD students in the Faculty of Education from more than 40 countries. They make an important contribution to the vitality of the Faculty's research culture and to its outstanding reputation internationally.The Faculty of Education in Cambridge is one of the UK's key centres for educational research, carrying out an extensive range of externally funded research projects. We have long established relationships with national and international agencies and institutions.
ESRC Doctoral Training Centre
The Faculty's doctoral research training programme is part of the ESRC recognised Doctoral Training Centre. The DTC is awarded an annual quota of studentships, further details of which can be found on the Prospective Students page. The DTC aims to provide stimulating training and support that encourages students to engage in internationally competitive research.PhD Programme Structure
The first year builds community amongst doctoral students and provides sessions designed to inspire multi-disciplinary discussions. At the end of the first year students submit a registration report with their detailed research plans, and attend a registration viva. Upon passing the viva, students are formally registered for the PhD. In the second year, students normally conduct fieldwork for 2-3 terms and start data analysis. The third year is devoted to data analysis, writing up and submission. For part-timers, these elements are spread over 5 years.The PhD is not a distance learning programme.