MPhil/PhD degrees

The PhD is a doctoral qualification which is gained through successful production of a thesis and viva. Initially all students register for an MPhil and move onto a PhD after successfully producing an upgrade paper and passing their upgrade viva. Students may study for their PhD on a full or part time basis.

Further information about studying for a PhD can be found at: www.shef.ac.uk/education/courses/edd/phd/studyphd.

Funding

Each year there is a range of bursaries and awards/ scholarships for students; however, these change year by year and there is a high level of competition for them. Please look at the Research and Innovation Services for current details.

The School of Education offers scholarships, details regarding 2012-13 entry can be found at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/education/currentstudents/scholarship.

ESRC Doctoral Training Centre

The School of Education participates in the new ESRC-recognised White Rose Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) in the Social Sciences. This involves a partnership between the Universities of Sheffield, Leeds and York. The DTC has been awarded an annual quota of 48 studentships over the next 5 years. The main goal of the DTC training programme is to prepare a new generation of social science doctoral graduates for future research and leadership challenges in a globally competitive market place. It aims to:

Provide a stimulating training experience that encourages students to excel, within a seamless multidisciplinary learning environment.
Encourage students to take charge of their development, by giving them ownership of their training, informing them, providing a flexible course structure, and advice and mentoring on personal development and career path.
Develop topical courses that balance cutting edge thinking, with fundamental principles, core concepts, and professional transferable skills, delivered through best practice teaching techniques.
Foster innovative cutting-edge internationally competitive research.
Work in partnership with industry and governmental organisations, to offer placements and internships, maintain relevance and broaden the experience of the students.

Further details about the DTC initiative can be found here:

http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/social-sciences-dtc

There is also generic information on the RIS site via:

http://www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/scholarships/esrc.html

Information about Scholarships for 2012-13 entry can be found here:

Guidance on Applying for Student Scholarships

Some students may prefer to follow a doctoral programme which involves coursework and the production of a shorter thesis with viva. This is possible through one of our many EdD programmes.

Further information about EdD programmes can be found at www.sheffield.ac.uk/education/courses/edd.

Photograph of Students in the Department of Educational Studies

Further information on research degrees at The University of Sheffield is available from the Research & Innovation Services.