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Southampton Education School

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We have a vibrant research community addressing a range of important challenges facing education systems, nationally and internationally. In REF2021, our impact and research environment were rated as internationally excellent or of world leading quality. We are also consistently delivering an excellent undergraduate learning experience, with the Guardian University Guide positioning us in the top 10 for a decade.

We offer a range of degrees and programmes from undergraduate, through PGCE and master's to PhD, as well as professional development for teachers. Our work includes collaboration with several organisations to advance policy and practice in education, teaching and learning globally. We respond to issues including how people will work, social equality, and developing skills in science, technology, engineering and maths.

Our school

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Taught courses
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Taught courses

Discover our wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses
Postgraduate research
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Postgraduate research

Contribute to the field of research in education by completing one of our PhDs or research degrees
Our research
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Our research

Learn more about our research and its impact in the field of education
Collaborations
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Collaborations

Find out more about how we can work with you.
News, events and seminars
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News, events and seminars

Find out what's going on at the school
Southampton Education School research centres
Our groups, centres and institutes

Research groups, centres and institutes bring together specialists to share knowledge and solve problems.

82%
of our research publications rated internationally excellent or of world leading quality

REF2021

4th
in the UK for education

The Complete University Guide, 2022

Top 22
ranked UK university among excellent European graduate programmes

Centre for Higher Education Development 

My research is aimed at improving educational practice and enabling participation that supports learners in finding their way through a complex and rapidly changing world of work and lifelong learning.
Professor Martin Dyke
Head of School
Equality, diversity and inclusion
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Equality, diversity and inclusion

We're committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. Our internal committee aims to embed these values across the school, working to align our policies with the University's overarching EDI strategy.
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Visit us

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Contact

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Building 32, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom
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We're open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, UK time

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