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Education at Goldsmiths, University of London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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7Dec
Goldsmiths, University of London - Postgraduate Open Day
Postgraduate

Course summary

We are committed to developing our postgraduate students into competent educational researchers able to conduct rigorous research using a variety of methodological approaches. We welcome inquiries about possible research topics both theoretical and empirical. The Department of Educational Studies at Goldsmiths is recognised nationally and internationally for its innovative, original, and publicly relevant education research. We encourage research proposals in any of the areas in which the Department has expertise, subject to supervisor availability. We are particularly interested to hear from those who would like to work within areas such as:

  • art practice and learning
  • children’s literature and education
  • curriculum policy and practice
  • social justice and education
  • race, politics, and education
  • progressive pedagogies
  • multilingualism
  • global education
  • education governance
  • education policy
  • early years education
  • comparative education
  • educational research ethics as situated practice
The Department of Educational Studies has about thirty research students from the UK, the EU, and the rest of the world. Many of our research students are also practising professionals carrying out research related to their work. Students study either full-time or part-time. Students become members of the Department’s Research Centres and they are encouraged to contribute along with staff and other visiting scholars to their seminar series. Additional facilities for research students are provided by the Goldsmiths Graduate School. The Department of Educational Studies also participates in two prestigious Doctoral Training Partnerships, ESRC/SeNSS studentships and AHRC/CHASE studentships.

Modules

Programme aims To help you: Identify appropriate issues of educational significance for your enquiry Select appropriate methods and methodologies by which to investigate these Appreciate the epistemological and technical assumptions that underpin this choice Design and execute a well-founded enquiry Analyse and interpret findings with accuracy, rigour, and originality Identify the practical and professional implications of educational enquiry Pursue doctoral training and development and achieve socially impactful research Build connections with postgraduate alumni working in HE as well as in a range of employment sectors Structure We ensure that you’re supported by highly qualified supervisors who you work with to a mutually agreed timetable and maintain regular tutorial contact throughout your research. An induction and research training programme is provided and you’re normally expected to follow this. There is an annual appraisal of your progress, and every effort is made to ensure good communication between yourself, your supervisors, and other relevant members of staff. You’ll join a vibrant research community with many opportunities to lead and engage in work-in-progress seminars, research clusters, the annual postgraduate conference, create your own research communities, and get support for writing for publication. You’ll have additional support from the Graduate School, where there’s a lively programme of interdisciplinary seminars, as well as core research training to support your studies. The Graduate School also has its own virtual research community, running in parallel to the physical School and providing online seminars and research training programmes. All MPhil and PhD students and academic staff are invited to research seminars run by the Department’s three Research Centres: the Centre for Language, Culture and Learning (CLCL), the Centre for the Arts and Learning and the Centre for Identities and Social Justice. In addition to academics from inside and outside the University, research students also have an opportunity to contribute to seminars on work in progress.

Assessment method

Thesis and viva voce.

Entry requirements

You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a taught Masters in a relevant subject area. You might also be considered if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme.

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Sponsorship information

For information about ESRC/SeNSS scholarships please visit https://www.gold.ac.uk/scholarships/esrc/ For information about AHRC/CHASE funding please, visit https://www.gold.ac.uk/scholarships/ahrc/

Education at Goldsmiths, University of London - UCAS