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Programme structure: Education (PhD) (Part-time only) - what's running in 2025/26

Please note: Programme and unit information may change as the relevant academic field develops. We may also make changes to the structure of programmes and assessments to improve the student experience.

    This section describes which Units you will take in which year of study. It indicates which units are mandatory and where you will be able to choose. The overall pass marks you will need to achieve in order to progress or achieve an award are shown. The full regulations concerning progression and completion are held in the University's Regulations and Code of Practice. Any particular aspects of your programme that are unusual will be highlighted. If any Units are must pass this will be shown below. The linked unit specifications detail any additional requirements.

    What do the Levels represent?

    What do the teaching blocks (TB) mean?

    If you are selecting optional units, ensure that you have a balanced workload through the year.

  • Year 1 (2025/26) Part-time

All units in this programme are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.

Unit name Unit code Credit points Status Teaching Block
Core Skills in Educational Research EDUCM0105 0 Mandatory TB-1
Philosophy and Research Design in the Social Sciences EDUCM0106 20 Mandatory TB-2
Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences EDUCM0107 20 Mandatory TB-1
Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences EDUCM0108 20 Mandatory TB-1
Select one of the following mandatory units:
Advanced Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences EDUCM0110 20 Mandatory TB-2
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences EDUCM0109 20 Mandatory TB-2
Select two from:
Contemporary Perspectives on Learning EDUCM5918 20 Optional TB-1
The Dynamics of Global Higher Education EDUCM0068 20 Optional TB-2
Leading & Managing Change EDUCM0018 20 Optional TB-2
Quality and Improvement in Education EDUCM5207 20 Optional TB-1
Supervised Individual Study (20 credit points MSc) EDUCM0040 20 Optional AYEAR
Students also undertake a dissertation (worth 300 credit points).
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Progression/award requirements

The assessment of the taught component of a doctoral degree is governed by the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and is assessed separately from the research project. Progression to the research project may be dependent on the successful completion of the taught component - please refer to the relevant handbook for the structure of the particular programme.

The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.

Exit awards

It may be possible to exit the programme with a taught award. For detailed rules please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.

Additional progress information

Progression/award requirements

The assessment of the taught component of a doctoral degree is governed by the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and is assessed separately from the research project. Progression to the research project may be dependent on the successful completion of the taught component - please refer to the relevant handbook for the structure of the particular programme.

The pass mark set by the University for any level 8(D) unit is 50 out of 100.

Exit awards

It may be possible to exit the programme with a taught award. For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.

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