MPhil/PhD
The MPhil/PhD programmes in Education enables you to research a topic of interest to considerable depth. The PhD is designed as a programme combining research methods training and individual, supervised research leading to an 80,000 word thesis. The thesis is expected to be a substantial original contribution to knowledge and, in principle, to be capable of peer-reviewed publication.
From October 2011 the registration period for new starters will become 4 years full time or 7 years part time . For fulltime students, year 4 is to allow for examination and VIVA, it is expected that submission will normally be at the end of year 3. Likewise for part time students Years 6 and 7 are to allow for examination and VIVA rather than writing up. It is expected that submission will normally be at the end of year 5.
Studying for an MPhil/PhD
Doctorates are often seen as independent work, but WIE provides structure and support throughout the study period.
In addition to your supervisor, the Director and Deputy Director of Research Degrees and the International Student Advisor are available for further support. You begin by being registered for an MPhil where you will recieve research methods training and after one year (two years for part-time students) upgrade to a PhD, this involves writing short a summary of your current research and attending a short oral examination.
Teachers in local schools are particularly welcome to apply for the MPhil/PhD programme we are very supportive of applicatants who come from schools which are part of the Warwick Partnership for Initial Teacher Training.
Staff welcome informal enquiries from potential candidates prior to the formal application. Please see the relevant staff pages for contact details. Please also look at the application information which offers a lot of helpful information and FAQs section,
In the past students have carried out a diverse range of projects including:
- Exploring the Experience of Sikh Children in an English City
- Using IT in Helping Pupils with Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties to Communicate
- School Ethos and Academic Productivity: The Catholic Effect
- Cognitive Development in Relation to Science Education
- The Role of Traditional Stories, Drama and Moral Education in Primary Schools
- Social and Emotional Problems of Deaf Adolescents
- The Educational Aspirations and Perceptions of Children and Young People with Downs Syndrome
- Children’s use of Apparatus in the Development of the Concept of Number
- A Headteacher’s Professional Development Journey
- The Emotional Dimension to School Leadership
- Developing the Teaching of Mathematics at KS3
- Exploring the Experience of Asian Students Studying Abroad
- Developing Online Learning in a Bahrain College
- An Investigation of the use of Robots in the Classroom
- Action Research into Assessment at KS3
- Developing an Inclusive School Culture Within the Drama Curriculum
Current and prospective students please visit our Research Degrees Intranet
