# PhD in Psychology in Education

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# PhD in Psychology in Education

**The PhD in Psychology in Education is available to be studied in 3 modes: part-time, full-time, and****[distance learning](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/online-distance-learning/courses/)**.

> In order to apply for a PhD place, we ask that you first submit an application form. **We cannot accept a CV or any other documentation in place of a formal application.**When you apply for a PhD place, you must submit a research proposal about 1,500 words in length.
>
> More information about the PhD application and admissions process can be found on the [How to apply](https://www.york.ac.uk/education/postgraduate/apply/) and [FAQ pages](https://www.york.ac.uk/education/postgraduate/apply/phd/).
>
> **[Apply now for the PhD in Psychology in Education](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/apply?course=DRPPSYSEDU3)**
>
> **[Apply now for the PhD in Psychology in Education (Distance Learning)](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/apply?course=DRPPSYSEDL3)**

The PhD in Psychology in Education is designed to enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research.

The programme aims to enable students to gain a solid grounding in research methodology, and to successfully carry out a substantial piece of academic research.

## Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have a good honours degree or a master's degree (MA, MSc or MEd) in a relevant discipline although candidates with other evidence of ability to succeed at PhD level will also be considered.

If English is not your first language, we do expect you to be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency.  The minimum requirement for PhD in Psychology in Education is IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.  For further information please see [English language requirements](http://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/english/).

**[Apply now for the PhD in Psychology in Education](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/apply?course=DRPPSYSEDU3)**

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> ### Applying for a PhD
>
> - [How do I apply for a PhD?](https://www.york.ac.uk/education/postgraduate/apply/phd/)
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> - UK government postgraduate loan scheme
> - [Tuition fees and expenses](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/fees/)

> ## Further information
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> - [Our Research Centres](https://www.york.ac.uk/education/research/)
> - [York Graduate Research School](http://www.york.ac.uk/research/graduate-school/ "YGRS")
> - [Meet our PhD students](https://www.york.ac.uk/education/meet-our-students/)
> - [Educational Research Group](https://ergyork.wordpress.com/) (ERG)
> - [Writing Centre](https://www.york.ac.uk/library/skills/writing-centre/)