Education and Communication Integrated PhD

Degree Programme Director
Dr Sue Pattison
Email: susan.pattison@ncl.ac.uk
Telephone: 0191 222 7368
3 years full time with an option of a 4th year.

Introduction
Unlike many other British research degrees, the Integrated PhD in Education and Communication has a substantial taught and assessed component, as well as a supervised, research-based study element. It is a conceptually demanding doctorate, intended to appeal particularly to senior professionals in education and other professional fields, who seek an advanced theoretical and analytical basis for application in their professional practice, for example, health and social care or resource management.
Students are drawn from a variety of professional backgrounds, but all have an interest in education in its widest sense. The programme is particularly suitable for those lecturing in education, or assuming senior management roles in universities or colleges, as it will engage you in a wide range of educational issues, but at the same time allow you to research a single issue relevant to your own professional situation in depth.

The IPHD Staff Dr. Sue Pattison, Dr. Steve Walsh, Prof. Paul Seedhouse, Mrs. Kate McGill

Aims

This is a taught professional doctorate that aims to help you achieve a critical and conceptual understanding of the most recent developments in your field, based on a rigorous examination of current research and applied theoretical perspectives. It has a substantial assessed taught element and provides flexibility in the design, length and format of the research-based investigations.
By the end of the programme, you will be able to:

  • present key facts and concepts, ideas and approaches relating to the subjects of your modules and your research in an accurate and coherent way
  • collect and critically evaluate information and commentary on research in education and/or communication, especially in the areas you select to study
  • design, conduct and present a research investigation in an area of education and/or communication
  • make informed judgements on complex issues in specialist fields, and be able to communicate your ideas and conclusions clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences
  • have the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment in professional or equivalent environments

Find out more about ECLS:

Summary Programme Description

You must complete compulsory modules (80 credits) and specialist modules (120 credits) from those available in the School or University, and undertake a 50,000-word thesis.

Compulsory modules (80 credits):

and one of the following:

You must take 120 credits from the following pathways:

Teaching and learning pathway

Counselling, communication and human relations pathway

Educational Development pathway

Educational management, leadership and educational policy pathway

One of the strengths of the IPhD programme is the Individual Programme of Study.
IPhD Education and Communication students may become members of the Research Centre for Learning and Teaching (CfLAT) See: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/cflat/

Entrance Requirements

A Master's degree in a relevant subject (or an international equivalent), or via the MEd or MA in Education Research routes. Some relevant work experience is desirable but not essential. Applicants whose first language is not English must have a minimum of IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum 6.5 in writing), TOEFL 575 (paper-based) or 233 (computer-based), or equivalent.
The INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet our English language requirements

Typical Funding

Postgraduate studentships in humanities and social sciences.
UK/EU students - ESRC 1+3 studentships, +3 studentships, CASE studentships.
Other sources of funding: International students - University scholarships.
See also: Funding and Finance.


The University offers a number of partial scholarships to international students in the form of International Research Scholarships, International Postgraduate Scholarships and Alumni Scholarships. For more information please visit our finance for international students pages.

The ECLS PGR Bursary is open to all new and continuing PGR students not in their writing up stage. You can apply for this anytime before July of the academic year. Applications are reviewed by the PGR Committee and you will hear from the PGR Secretary directly after the Committee whether you have been successful. Payments are usually made once a year in August. You can find more information at ECLS Bursary.

The University offers a 20% discount on tuition fees to all Newcastle University alumni.

 

Integrated PhD in Educational and Applied Linguistics is also available.

More information

For more information on fees, funding and how to apply for this programme Education and Communication Integrated PhD

Applications are considered throughout the year, although specific deadlines for funding may apply.

For other enquiries about the Integrated PhD in Education and Communication, please contact:
Mrs Kate McGill (PGR Secretary),
Room 3.13 King George VI Building
School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences,
Newcastle University,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU
Tel: +44 (0) 191 222 6569
Fax: +44 (0) 191 222 6546
Email: pgrecls@ncl.ac.uk