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Most students are registered in the first instance for the degree of MPhil. Students are expected to carry out supervised research at the leading edge of their chosen subject, which must then be written up as a substantial thesis. The transfer from MPhil to PhD is subject to students passing an assessment process, including a formal presentation of work.

The final stage of the PhD degree is the oral or viva voce examination, in which students are required to defend the thesis to a Board of Examiners.

The programme aims to:
* provide a framework within which students can conduct an original
piece of research relating to their own experience and interest,
* develop fully-trained and competent educational researchers, able
to understand and use research techniques appropriate to their subject
area and to be conversant with approaches used by other social scientists,
* enable students to think through how they can use their existing
knowledge and skills to different contexts and apply them to a variety
of problems,
* equip students to pursue other research activities subsequently.

Qualifications and durations
* Full-time MPhil 1-3 years
* Full-time PhD 2-4 years
* Part-time MPhil 2-4 years
* Part-time PhD 3-6 years

Academic entry requirementsFirst or good second class honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject.English requirementsIELTS 7.0 (with not less than 6.5 in each of the four components).TOEFL 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test) with a score of not less than 4 in the TWE or 100 (internet-based test) with not less than 24 in each of the components.ReferencesTwo references are required. At least one of these should be an academic reference.Closing dates for Entry 2012: * 30 November 2011 (for those wishing to be considered for any University funding opportunities) * 25 February 2012 (for those wishing to be considered for any Graduate School funding opportunities) * 30 June 2012 (for those able to self-fund) English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test: 100 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.