Funding
Funding your studies will be a crucial factor in your decision to apply for a postgraduate degree, so the earlier you consider your funding options, the better.
You can choose to pay your own tuition fees and living costs, or you can seek whole or partial funding from various sources. You may also want to consider applying for a funded studentship or scholarship.
ESRC studentships
The School of Education has ESRC recognition for the MSc Educational Research and PhD Education. For 2009/10 we have one quota place (quota place means that the School allocates the place) and we can enter one application into the Open Competition. We request that all applicants complete the application for the Open Competition and inform Alison Wilson alison.wilson@manchester.ac.uk if you are going to apply for ESRC funding.
Applications are made through the Research Councils' Joint Electronic Submissions System (Je-S)
The Closing Date for the applications to be completed on Je-S is usually the end of March so that we have time to make the selection as to the two applications being put forward.
For more information on ESRC funding please follow the link below but please be aware that ESRC do not normally update the website for the studentships until January /February so the information showing is for 2008/09: http://www.esrc.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/opportunities/postgraduate/fundingopportunities/index.aspx?ComponentId=5406&SourcePageId=19163
ESRC Schemes
1+3 Scheme
Full-time 1+3, part-time 2+6 for those who do not have an ESRC accredited MSc in Education or the equivalent in research training
Year 1(Year 1 & 2 part-time) is the MSc Educational Research
Years 2, 3 and 4 ( Years 3,4,5,6,7,8 part-time) PhD
Eligibility criteria
- Those who have or expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
+3 Scheme
+3 (+6 part-time) for those who do have an ESRC accredited MSc in Education or the equivalent in research training
Eligibility criteria
- Those who have a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and an ESRC recognised MSc in Education or the equivalent in research training
- ESRC Research studentships are open to home and EU candiates only.
ESRC Fees and Stipend
- Home students will have the full fees paid plus a stipend of £12,600 (2008/09 amount will be increased for 2009/10) per annum (part-time students receive a fee award only)
- EU students will have the full fees paid but no stipend, unless they have been resident in the UK for 3 years immediately preceding the award (this includes full-time education in the UK)
School of Education Studentships
The School of Education is offering up to 5 Postgraduate Research Studentships in 2009-2010:
- MSc Educational Research (with or without a pathway - pathways are Equity and Inclusion, Education Policy and Leadership and Mathematics Education) - 2 studentships
- PhD - 3 Studentships
Eligibility criteria
MSc Educational Research:
- Those who have or expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. It is expected that your ultimate aim is to pursue PhD study and therefore a research proposal will be required if applying for a studentship for the MSc.
PhD:
- Those who have a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and an ESRC recognised Masters in Education or the equivalent in research training. For ESRC recognised Masters see the ESRC Society Today
- School studentships are open to home, EU and overseas candidates.
Fees and Stipend
Up to £15,324 per annum to include fees and stipend (2009/10 fees are: Home and EU fees - £3,400 per annum, Overseas fees - £10,800 per annum)
Application Process
For School Studentships you need to have been accepted on to a programme of study within the School prior to applying for a studentship. You can download the word version of the application form at the bottom of this page.
If you would like to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers at a world-class University, we would be very pleased to hear from you. We are happy to consider PhD proposals in any area of Education and those which cover more than one of the areas specified below. For further information on the research areas listed, please contact the name given.
Urban Education
School-community relations in disadvantaged areas, working with Professor Alan Dyson.
Contact: Professor Alan Dyson.
Email: d.a.dyson@manchester.ac.uk
Inclusion and Special Needs
Researching strategies to promote the effective inclusion of vulnerable children and young adults.
To work with Professor Peter Farrell and a team in the Educational Support and Inclusion Group.
Contact: Professor Peter Farrell
Email: peter.farrell@manchester.ac.uk
We are particularly interested in research to investigate the potential role of student feedback upon assessment by examination, with particular reference to general examination conditions and special access arrangements. The researcher must be able to demonstrate the ability to collaborate with adults and adolescents within a school context.
Contact: Dr Kevin Woods
Email: kevin.a.woods@manchester.ac.uk
Teacher Education Ethnic minorities and teacher education
Contact: Dr Olwen McNamara
Email: olwen.mcnamara@manchester.ac.uk
Social theory and teacher education
Contact: David Hall
Email: dave.hall@manchester.ac.uk
Mathematics Education
Contact: Professor Julian Williams
Email: julian.williams@manchester.ac.uk
We are particularly interested in research into the statistical literacy of Education students in Higher Education, especially research which addresses the following research questions:
What is the scope of statistical literacy amongst 'Education' students? How do education students identify as learners and users of statistics? How is statistical literacy mediated by mathematical understanding (e.g. proportional reasoning)
Contact: Dr Pauline Davis
Email: pauline.s.davis@manchester.ac.uk
Deadline
22 May 2009 application and supporting documentation to be returned to the address below:
Alison Wilson
School of Education
Ellen Wilkinson Building
University of Mancheste
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL
- Application for School of Education Research Studentship (Microsoft Word, 382 KB)
Faculty of Humanities Endowment Scholarship Fund
The Faculty of Humanities have finding for two studentships starting 2009/10 (approx £13,000 maintenance plus home fees over the full three-year period). The priority research themes for the competition 2009/10 are:
- Culture, Identity and Change
- Sustainable Societies
Eligibility Criteria
Applications can come from EU, overseas or home students and candidates may have previously applied for other internal or external funding.
The Application Process
Each year, schools are to put forward to Faculty their two highest ranking PGR candidates that propose to undertake research within one of the Priority Research Themes. The deadline for Faculty to receive applications will be Friday 29th May 2009.
Faculty will require copies of the candidates University application form and details of their research proposal. Faculty will also require a letter of support from the candidates prospective supervisor /relevant PGR Director, highlighting particular achievements and presenting evidence of the candidates aptitude and ability to articulate a research project.
Applications will then be considered for the award at an annual Faculty Studentship Committee, which will consist of PGR Directors from two or three schools and will be chaired by the Associate Dean for PGR.
Useful Email Addresses:
(For enquiries relating to Undergraduate/Postgraduate Admissions and Accommodation)
- Undergraduate Admissions: ug.admissions@manchester.ac.uk
- Postgraduate Admissions: pg.admissions@manchester.ac.uk
- Accommodation: accommodation@manchester.ac.uk