Education PhD

Research in education must and should make a difference.<br/><br/>A PhD in Education will allow you to conduct world-changing research that addresses key issues in social justice and enables evidence-informed educational change.<br/><br/>The Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) builds upon a long-standing reputation for excellence in educational research and teaching with a tradition stretching back to 1890, when education was first established as a focus for study within The University of Manchester.<br/><br/>We are one of the largest graduate educational research communities in the UK, with a rich diversity of opportunity for our postgraduate research students.<br/><br/>The MIE approach to research is distinctive; through a focus on equity and practice, we make a significant contribution to the Universitys goal of social responsibility.<br/><br/>Our aim is to ensure that our educational and allied research is at the cutting-edge of theory and practice, and that it contributes to improvements in the overall wellbeing of students, their families and communities throughout the world.<br/><br/>Ongoing productive partnerships with policymakers and practitioners enable the interplay of ideas, evidence and strategy.<br/><br/>Manchester Institute of Education research groups include:<br/><br/><br/>- Critical Education Leadership and Policy (CELP)  <br/><br/><br/>- Digital Technology, Communication and Education (DTCE)<br/><br/><br/>- Education and Psychology (EP) <br/><br/><br/>- Green Research in Education Group (GRiEG)<br/><br/><br/>- Higher Education Research and Scholarship Group<br/><br/><br/>- Power Inequality and Activism (PIA)<br/><br/><br/>- Teacher Education and Professional Learning (TEPL)<br/><br/><br/>As a PhD student, you will join a vibrant and dynamic group of people with diverse backgrounds, interests and world views, and gain the opportunity to work with leading experts who have a broad range of experience and knowledge in the respective fields.<br/><br/>There will also be many opportunities for you to become involved in ongoing research projects.