PhD in Education - Curriculum, Pedagogy and Policy in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds

Pursuing a PhD in Education enables you to develop expertise in a specialized field while receiving comprehensive research training, preparing you for future educational research endeavors. As a doctoral student, you'll conduct original research under the supervision of experienced mentors. A key early focus involves refining your research proposal and setting realistic timelines. The initial phase of the program includes research methodology courses to strengthen your investigative skills. The Doctor of Philosophy degree is conferred upon successful completion of a thesis demonstrating your study's rationale, methodology, and original findings.

Enhancing education for all youth plays a vital role in tackling pressing social issues, such as decreasing inequality, promoting youth well-being, and expanding professional prospects. Our research contributes to shaping curriculum design, teaching methods, and policies that elevate learning experiences. The Collective's investigations examine educational policy formation and implementation, the interplay between policy, research, and practice, plus evidence-based approaches to designing and assessing instruction, with special attention to STEM education.