“By creating we think, by living we learn” Patrick Geddes
Masters degrees in research are usually completed in 1-2 years of full-time work or 2-4 years on a part time basis (M.Phil. now typically 2 years full-time, other Master's in research 1 year full-time).
Ph.D. degrees and Professional Doctorates usually take three years of full-time work or up to four years part-time.
Download the MPhil/PhD brochure [PDF].
There are other kinds of research degrees, and there are other degrees which are partly taught and partly have a research component (see the postgraduate prospectus). The School has developed a suite of Professional Doctorates with a close linkage between original research, practice and policy. One example is the existing modular Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology (D.Ed.Psy.), intended for those who wish to proceed to doctoral level via a number of field-based research projects in any area. Other examples are the professional doctorates in Education (D.Ed.), Social Work (D.S.W.) and Community Education (D.Comm.Ed.).
Applicants should normally have a first degree in a relevant discipline.
The School makes available a modest number of student bursaries to support research students working in areas aligned with the School's research objectives. A number of external bodies also fund postgraduate research degrees, and some of these will be found on the School research funding page and the university postgraduate finance page. Sometimes it is possible to complete a research degree while working as a paid research assistant on a funded research project in the School - such posts are advertised when available. Some students are supported by their employers and/or fund themselves.
Information about fees is available on the Tuition Fees website.
Research is pursued with the guidance of a lead and second supervisor, and with advice from other relevant members of staff. The School has its own Research Methods Training courses for students. The university has a Code of Practice for Supervised Postgraduate Research.
Areas of research interest within the School will be evident from the Research Staff page. This will also indicate staff who might potentially supervise your research, subject to availability. However, enquiries in any area of research in education and the welfare professions are welcome.
Informal discussion prior to application is welcomed. The How to Apply page on the postgraduate prospectus website explains the application procedure. Your formal application must include a brief but orderly and systematic summary of your research plan.
Once embarked on a research degree, the School has standard Admission & Monitoring Procedures to ensure that progress is sustained, including a Thesis Monitoring Committee.
In the first instance, enquiries should be directed to the Research Programme Administrator:
Tel No: +44(0)1382 381521
Email: eswce-research@dundee.ac.uk
The Programme Director of the relevant programme can be contacted for informal discussions prior to the submission of a formal application:
Dr Divya Jindal-Snape
PhD Programme Director
d.jindalsnape@dundee.ac.uk
Dr Beth Hannah
DEdPsyc Programme Director
e.hannah@dundee.ac.uk
Dr Murray Simpson
Prof Soc Programme Director
m.k.simpson@dundee.ac.uk
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