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The PhD in Education is a research degree. The main purpose of this degree is to prepare a substantial piece of original research.
Our doctoral students, from all over the world, make an important contribution to their respective fields and to the vitality of the Faculty's research culture.
One of the great strengths of studying at Cambridge is the level of individual support you will receive from an expert in your field. All doctoral students in the Faculty conduct their research with the guidance of a supervisor.
All doctoral students are invited to participate in a guided programme that introduces them to the key questions and concerns of contemporary, world-leading educational research. Students are also encouraged to play an active role in research seminars and engage in opportunities to acquire transferable skills.
The UK's Research Excellence Framework exercise assesses the quality of research produced by UK Higher Education Institutions. The Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge, based on Power Ranking scores, placed 4th overall in the UK in the most recent results. The research environment score for the Faculty (UoA23) as part of REF 2021 attained the maximum score of 100%, with the profile of 'world leading' outputs and impact case studies among the strongest in the UK.
Continuing
Continuation to the PhD from masters programmes within the Faculty of Education is not automatic, and students wishing to do so must submit a PhD application by the standard deadline.
Students wishing to continue to the PhD are expected to achieve a Pass in their MPhil/MEd.
Open Days
The University hosts and attends fairs and events throughout the year, in the UK and across the world. We also offer online events to help you explore your options:
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Discover Cambridge: Master’s and PhD study webinars - these Spring events provide practical information about applying for postgraduate study.
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Postgraduate Virtual Open Days - taking place in November each year, the Open Days focus on subject and course information.
For more information about upcoming events visit our events pages.