United KingdomDoctoral / PhDEducation & Teaching

PhD Education

University of Derby, Derby

Overview

Self-funded research degree route within the Institute of Education and Skills, with a listed project on further education teachers' professional formation. Entry is by research proposal.

Entry requirements

Academic
First or upper second class (2:1) honours degree from a UK university, preferably a Master's, or equivalent international qualifications and relevant experience
English language
IELTS 7 overall with 7 in writing and minimum 6.5 in reading, speaking and listening

Working after you graduate

Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.

Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.