PhD Studentship: Education: ESRC Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences
Swansea University, United Kingdom
- Institution
- Swansea University
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- PhD
- Subject area
- Social Sciences
- Salary
- GBP 21805.00 YEAR
- Location
- Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
At Swansea University, our Department of Education and Childhood includes a diverse spectrum of substantive and methodological expertise. Our department specialises in various domains, encompassing the realms of:
- Socioeconomic inequalities in education
- Care-leavers and estranged students
- Parental engagement and involvement
- Education leadership and management
- Technology and digital influence on education
- Children's voices and participation
- Curriculum and policy
- Additional learning needs
- Animals in education
- Philosophical underpinnings of educational theory and practice
Our staff are experts in a wide range of research methodologies, including advanced quantitative methods, participatory action research, innovative creative methodologies, and robust qualitative research techniques.
The Department of Education and Childhood at Swansea University welcomes applicants who are eager to embark on distinctive and pioneering projects with the potential to generate real-world impact. We are open to applicants from different backgrounds, particularly those who have practitioner experience in education.
Funding Details
The studentship funded by the ESRC covers tuition fees and an annual tax-free living stipend in line with UKRI minimum rates (currently £21,805 for 2026/27).
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