Course summary
This part-time programme was developed to meet the needs of experienced professionals in the areas of higher and further education. The aim is to provide an opportunity for you to become an autonomous researcher and gain deeper and more critical insight into your own and others’ professional practices and concerns. The four-year course is structured, supported and assessed, through modules involving directed study and residential teaching. The course is organised around a series of residentials, which enable participants to meet, socialise, and participate in seminars and lectures. You will focus on your final research thesis from the third year onwards.
Assessment method
Combination of assessed coursework and thesis.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree: An upper second class honours (UK or equivalent) in any subject. Master's degree: A good Master's degree or qualifications of a comparable standard from a university or recognised degree awarding body in another country. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in the reading and writing elements and 5.5 in the speaking and listening elements. We also consider other English language qualifications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Lancaster University
Bailrigg
Lancaster
LA1 4YW