PhD work centres on research leading to a dissertation of 80,000 words. With the support of academic supervisors to guide you, you undertake research training and design and conduct your own research project. We offer high-quality supervision by internationally recognised scholars inÊareasÊincluding educational psychology, educationÊpolicy, higherÊeducation,ÊteachingÊand learning in schools,Êprofessional development,Êlearning in the city, non-formal education,Êlifelong learning and assessment. Academic staffÊinclude experienced researchers with methodological expertise in advancedÊquantitativeÊmethods,Êexperimental methods, aÊrangeÊof qualitative research methodsÊandÊmixed methods.

If you take the EducationÊprogramme offered by the University of BristolÊyou can expect:

• membershipÊofÊaÊresearchÊcentre, networkÊand/or faculty-wide research group that includes staff and postgraduate researchers;Ê

• a minimum of four taught research methods accredited by the UKÕs Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC);Ê

• networking opportunities with other doctoral researchers across disciplines and neighbouring universities through membership of the South West Doctoral Training Partnership and Bristol Doctoral College;Ê

• support for attendingÊconferences and publishingÊresearch;ÊÊ

• opportunities to apply for short-term paid research assistant and teaching assistant roles;ÊÊ

• access to professionalÊdevelopment andÊshortÊtrainingÊcoursesÊtailored for postgraduate researchers;

• access to a dedicated schoolÊlibrary on site, faculty and other University libraries;

• modern and well-appointed study spaces within the School of Education and in the wider university;

• opportunities to participate inÊseminars (often featuring national and international visitors), research student seminars, reading groups and specialist methodological workshops.

Careers

We offer academic and personal development opportunities to equip you for the intellectual, social and personal challenges you will encounter during your career. Our overarching goal is to enable our graduates to display the following characteristics:

• equipped to demonstrate impact, excellence and distinctiveness in your chosen field

• visionary, imaginative, innovative, reflective and creative

• high ideals and values, including a strong sense of social justice

• highly employable throughout the world

• adaptable, with the potential to be a leader in work and in the community