Research Degrees
A higher degree by research involves training in research methods and a high level of study of a subject or problem. As part of the School of Education you will be expected to make an independent and original contribution to knowledge in your field. The work is demanding and a high level of commitment is required. We will support you in your research. You will work with and meet regularly with one or more supervisors who are research active experts in your area of interest. You will also be offered additional tutor and peer support through our substantial research training programme.
ESRC Recognition for our Research Training
The School of Education has been successful in obtaining recognition for its research training from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Recognition involves meeting strict criteria for research student recruitment, training and support. Our training is now credited for the next five years. It is a mark of recognition that research training is in line with ESRC guidelines in terms of outcomes, career pathway support, as well as generic training skills and specific methodological techniques.
We can now accept ESRC students on +3, 3+1, CASE, and Professional Doctorates. Eligible applicants can now apply for ESRC funding to support them to undertake such courses as our: MAs, MPhil./PhD, MPhil (Research Methodology), EdD, and Integrated PhD. We are happy to accept applications from students applying to the ESRC Open Scholarship Competition. Students who already have an MA including a substantial element of research training can apply for a full-time funded Ph.D. (+3 route). For further information visit the ESRC Info Centre or contact our Research office by emailing soeresinfo@soton.ac.uk.
Research Degrees
- Doctorate of Education (EdD)
- Integrated PhD in Education
- M Phil in Research Methodology
- M Phil/PhD
- Research Training Programme
This unique programme is intended for experienced professionals in education, training, health and caring professions who wish to extend and deepen their expertise but who are not intending to become career researchers.
(New Route PhD)
This programme is designed for anyone who wishes to learn about social/educational research, enhance their proficiency in carrying out research projects, make a career in policy research and/or undertake research as part of professional practice.
If you want to pursue a rigorous and high-level academic study, aim to produce an original contribution to knowledge and have mapped out an outline of the topic you wish to pursue, this may be the course for you.
A well established general training programme for all research students.
