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PhD & EdD open evening to highlight new ESRC DTC interdisciplinary experience

Published: 28 March 2012

Following new modules being available as a result of the ESRC Doctoral Training Centre, Southampton Education School are inviting applications for research degrees and are hosting an open evening to learn more.

Southampton Education School are currently inviting applications for the following research degrees: PhD, EdD, Integrated PhD, MPhil (Research Methodology).

Professor Melanie Nind , Director of postgraduate taught programmes for the School comments: “There have been some really exciting developments in the structure and shape of the research training we offer to all research students in the Southampton Education School and the open evening is an important opportunity for us to share these with prospective students.
"At the core of all our provision now is a series of modules that will be delivered by the ESRC Doctoral Research Centre and the Education School here in ways that give students a chance to learn from the best tutors and in a rich interdisciplinary environment.
"These modules sit alongside a range of optional modules addressing applied educational research contexts so that students can opt for mixed methods or quantitative methods pathways, or for the professionally oriented Education Doctorate. Our aim is to combine ESRC recognised excellence with the flexibility for students to tailor a programme to best fit their needs and interests.”

To find out more about these programmes and how to apply the open evening is being held on:


Tuesday 24 April 2012 at 4.30pm Room 2103 Building 32, Highfield Campus, Southampton, SO17 1BJ


To register for the event email: PGRapply.FSHS@soton.ac.uk

PhD Education

Would you like to make an independent and transforming contribution to your chosen field? Are you highly motivated and able to study independently? From previous research or professional experience, do you have a particular question or topic already in mind? If so, then our PhD programme may be suitable for you.

Successful applicants to the PhD will be able to demonstrate via the application process that they have the capacity to embark directly on a substantial research project in Education. The quality of the PhD research proposal is a key part of assessing this capability. You should be able to demonstrate that you have previous experience of conducting research, usually via a substantial research study undertaken as part of postgraduate masters level study.

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