Education is a research-led school; recognised as a leader in the field in the UK and internationally. We aim to use existing areas of research and teaching excellence to sustain and enhance our reputation as one of the top Schools of Education in the country.
Education is divided into four academic departments, reflecting the diversity of our research activity:
We also have a number of research centres:
As a full-time research student you have 24-hour access to work space in our research suite, where there are computer and telephone facilities. You also have access to University libraries and computer facilities, as well as other entitlements such as grants towards conference attendance and photocopying.
Many research students work with supervisors in publishing articles and making their work public.
We provide wide and varied opportunities for you to undertake a research degree, which can be taken in a number of different ways – full or part-time, through individual supervised research, or with credit accumulation. The successful completion of a research programme can lead to the award of MPhil and PhD; or when combined with a taught element, MRes, MPhil(B), PhD with Integrated Studies, EdD, EdPsychD, or Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Research in Education.
MPhil students are encouraged to complete a research training programme, and submit a 40,000-word thesis. PhD students without an MPhil degree begin at Masters level before applying to transfer. The PhD is assessed by thesis only, and examined by a work of a maximum of 80,000 words and an oral examination.
We have postgraduate Initial Teacher Education at both primary and secondary level plus a dedicated route to an MEd for successful students. We also offer post-experience courses and higher degrees for serving teachers and other educational professionals who wish to study at a higher level and continue their professional development.
The interdependence of research with development and professional practice means that we particularly welcome the contribution of research students to our work.
We provide comprehensive research training along with an annual research student conference, together with opportunities to take part in research seminars where speakers with national and international reputations present work at the forefront of current debates within the field.
You are required to submit a three–four-page (A4) typed research proposal, with your application, which outlines the nature of your proposed study. This proposal will not be held as a final contract and may change in negotiation with your supervisor. However, it is an indication that you have the background ideas and knowledge to begin independent research in the broad area of your interest. It also enables us to send your application to appropriate members of staff for consideration.
PGCE Early Years and General Primary
Yvonne Dwyer
Tel: +44(0)121 414 5335
Email: y.r.dwyer@bham.ac.uk
Kathy Lune
Tel: +44 (0)121 415 8366
Email: k.p.lune@bham.ac.uk
PGCE Secondary
Melanie Hardy
Tel: +44(0)121 414 4860
Email: m.hardy@bham.ac.uk
Judy Dandy
Tel: +44(0)121 414 4859
Email: j.a.dandy@bham.ac.uk
PGCE Manager
Dr Lin MacKenzie
Tel: +44(0)121 414 4817
Email: l.j.mackenzie@bham.ac.uk
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Paula Morrison
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3466
Email: P.Morrison.1@bham.ac.uk
Postgraduate Research Programmes
Helen Joinson
+44 (0)121 414 4847/4879
Email: h.e.joinson@bham.ac.uk
Learn more at the School of Education website www.education.bham.ac.uk
Please see the pages listed below for details of specific postgraduate programmes.
