The School of Education is pleased to offer a funded studentship for October 2012 entry to its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme. The studentship will pay full-time University UK/EU tuition fees for three years and include an annual maintenance grant.

Research Areas and Supervision

We welcome applications from those looking to work in areas compatible with the research interests of our staff, which include:

• Educational Leadership, Learning, and Change

• Engagement and Vulnerability in Education

• Education for Social Justice

• Participatory Approaches to Innovation and Reform in Education

• Pedagogy and Innovation in Mathematics and Science Education

• Testing, Assessment, and Measurement Research

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the University's standard academic and English language entry requirements. It is expected that applicants will also hold - or expect to hold by October 2012 - a Masters degree in education or a related social science discipline.

This studentship is open to suitable UK/EU and International (i.e., outside the EU) applicants. Please note though that the award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate only. International applicants (and those not eligible to pay UK/EU tuition fees) must demonstrate at the time of their application that they can fund the difference in tuition fee rates.

The studentship is for full-time study only and applicants must be able to commence their studies in October 2012.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries are welcomed - please contact:

• Leigh Blair, Administrative Officer (Doctoral Programmes)
• lmb13@le.ac.uk
• Tel. +44 (0)116 229 7524

Apply Now

To apply, simply follow our three-point checklist:

1. Draft a research proposal that tells us what you want to research, how you intend to do it, and why it is worth doing
2. Prepare your supporting documents
3. Submit your online application or apply by post

The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 May 2012.

IMPORTANT - In the Fees and Financial Support section of the application, you must state that you wish to be considered for this "October 2012 PhD Studentship in Education"

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