We welcome applications from those looking to further their interest in the fields of education, such as: mathematics, science and health education, leadership, inclusion and work-related learning. You can choose from 2 postgraduate research options: On our PhD programme, we'll support you through expert joint supervision.

We bring together colleagues to research the areas of leadership, school improvement, educational effectiveness and policy. We aim to influence policy, practice and research methodology across a range of educational contexts and sectors. This includes schools, further education and higher education.

Maria developed her expertise in comparative educational leadership and management (PhD holder- University of Warwick, UK). Her doctoral thesis examined the enactment of instructional leadership in high-performing secondary schools within cross-country comparative contexts (England and Greece).

This Integrated PhD in Education consists of an initial taught component designed to develop your research and discipline specific skills followed by undertaking a substantial research project (referred to as the Level 7 Dissertation) in the field of Education.

We’re committed to exceptional teaching and offer a full range of degrees and programmes, from undergraduate through to PhD, as well as a professional development programme for working teachers. Our pioneering research informs and improves education policy and practice, both nationally and globally.

Dr Choi Tae-Hee has written and taught modules on policy processes, teacher professionalism, and comparison of education systems across bachelor, masters and doctoral levels. She has also taught research methodology, school effectiveness …

Inequalities in education, institutional improvement and effectiveness lie at the heart of reform in both local and international contexts. This provides a broad base for researching the role of leadership and the nature of education (broadly defined) and learning.

Apply theories and models of leadership to a variety of educational contexts and practices; Critically assess contemporary issues emerging in the area of educational leadership; Critically examine how such theories influence specific leadership processes adopted within an institution or organisation; Critically reflect on your own leadership ...

Dr. Nora McIntyre is Associate Professor in Educational Innovation within the Southampton Education School (since 2024), having joined as Assistant Professor in July 2021. Prior to this, Nora established and led a research centre at an edtech start-up (2021).

Our academics carry out world-leading research in the areas of Inclusion; Mathematics, Science, and Health education; and Educational Policy, including the areas of leadership, school effectiveness and Higher Education.