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The Participatory Autism Research Collective (PARC) started at LSBU.
Strong focus on original, innovative research that contributes new knowledge.
Research Excellence Framework (REF) awarded 75% of our research 3* out of 4* for 'environment' - quality that is defined as conducive to producing research of international excellence.
Overview
Dynamic research culture
As a research student you'll become part of our thriving academic community. Explore the staff, facilities and more at the Centre for Education and School Partnerships. A member of staff, expert in your chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme.
Studying for a PhD
Undertaking a PhD means making an original contribution to knowledge. Your final output will be an extended dissertation or creative project relevant to your field of interest, rather than module-based coursework and exams. A full PhD which can take up to five years and students are expected to self-direct their learning with support from a supervisory team.
Teaching and Assessment
Possible research areas related to education include:
- Autism
- Bereavement
- Citizenship
- Disability
- Education and social justice
- Emancipatory research
- Equalities
- Faith
- Family
- Gender, sexuality and sexual orientation
- Inclusive practice
- Intercultural dialogue
- Intersectionality
- Learner voice
- Neurodiversity
- Pedagogy
- Policy
- Professional development
- Sustainability
- Universal design for inclusive learning
- Widening participation
Careers
Employability Service
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
- Free employability workshop and events for student all year round, more details can be found on our event section.
- Online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
- LSBU Careers Hub offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and support, guidance on future careers, as well as loads of career resources, connecting you with employers, exciting events, 1-1 support and relevant workshops.
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
Research skills development
All research students are required to participate in a Key Skills Development programme aimed at developing transferable skills in addition to those employed in carrying out research. Training in research methods is available through frequent research seminars.
When necessary the research student can follow, in part, relevant Masters courses available within the School and in particular units on research methodology. In some cases, research students are encouraged to follow other courses available within the University or externally aimed at improving their general expertise in their chosen areas.
In addition, they may be encouraged to follow language courses aimed at improving their oral and written skills - both essential in their future careers.
Transferable skills
A research degree will equip you with many transferable skills. The self-discipline, the demand for clear analytical thinking, and the ability to turn criticism of others work into something constructive of your own, all constitute a unique training for almost any kind of career. The excitement and satisfaction of finding new facts, a new idea, or a new way of looking at something can be highly rewarding.
Attending conferences
Research students are often sponsored to attend national and international conferences to meet leading scientists in their fields and to present their research findings. The progress of all research students is formally monitored by the University's Research Degree Committee.
LSBU CareerSmart is your ultimate gateway to career success. Our innovative programme is designed to ensure you graduate with more than just a degree, providing the support you need to stand out in a competitive job market. We've got all the tools you need, including:
- AI Powered Career Sets - Get instant personalised feedback on your CV and cover letter by submitting it via our AI powered career tool.
- Gamification Interviews - Get ready to pass those interviews with unlimited training access to our gamification interviews and psychometric tests!
- Personalised Career Development Dashboard - Keep up with your skills progression with free access to practical assessments, LinkedIn learning, mentoring, and industry-standard facilities.
We understand that you’re in the driver’s seat of your career, which is why we’re committed to matching your passion and energy every step of the way.
Entry Level Requirements
The entry requirements below are for 2027 entry. Want to start your course this September? Call 0800 923 8888 for entry requirements.
Applicants are expected to have a 2.1 honours degree, and a relevant Postgraduate qualification at Masters level.
You will also be required to show proof of all of your qualifications. If English is not your first language you will asked to prove your competency, showing an IELTS score of at least 7.0 at postgraduate level.
Choose your country
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Angola
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Council Women in STEM Scholarships
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Egypt
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Finland
- France
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Hungary
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russian Federation
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkiye
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United States of America
- Uzbekistan
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Apply
Course delivery modes and application methods
| Mode | Duration | Start date | Application code | Application method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 3 years | January; April; September | 9008 | Direct to LSBU |
| Part-time | 5 years | January; April; September | 9028 | Direct to LSBU |
Home/EU postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system.
Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.
International applicants should use our international application system. Full details can be found on our How to apply section for international students.
See our admissions policy (PDF File 1,043 KB) and complaints policy (PDF File 516 KB).
Considering your application
Your application will be circulated to a number of potential supervisors who will look at your academic qualifications, experience and the research proposal to decide whether your research interest is something that could be supervised at LSBU.
There will also be an interview either by telephone or at the University. If you are successful you will be offered a place on a course and informed of the next enrolment date. The whole process normally takes between six to eight weeks, from receipt of your application to a decision being made about your application at the School.
Research proposal
The Director of Postgraduate Research Studies for the School of Law and Social Sciences (LSS) is Dr Helen Young but you should contact an appropriate potential supervisor in the first instance.
Before applying formally, we would strongly recommend that you discuss your draft proposal with a potential supervisor whose profile indicates that their research area is similar to yours. See the list of supervisors below.
If you are a PhD applicant, please attach an outline of your research proposal (up to 1,000 words).
To find out more about what to include in your proposal download ourLaw and Social Sciences PhD Proposal Guidelines (PDF File 97 KB) presentation.
Prepare to start
We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.
Enrolment
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.
How to apply
Read more about how to apply for undergraduate courses.
International students
International applicants can apply directly to LSBU and should consult our international how to apply guide for further information on the application process and key dates.
Accommodation
Read more about applying for accommodation at LSBU.
Prepare to start
Applicant events
After you’ve received your offer we’ll send you emails about events we run to help you prepare for your course. You’ll also be invited to our Applicant Taster Day so keep your eyes peeled!
Enrolment
Before you start your course, we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our enrolment pages.
Fees
United Kingdom
£5190
Tuition fees for home students
International
£18200
Tuition fees for international students
Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.
full-time
Full-time Year 1 - All Available Courses
PhD Education (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £5190 | International fee: £18200 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9008 | Session code: 1FS00 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £5190 | International fee: £18200 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9008 | Session code: 1FS10 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £5190 | International fee: £18200 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9008 | Session code: 1FS20 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
Full-time Year 2 - All Available Courses
PhD Education (FT) - Year 2 FT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £5190 | International fee: £18200 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9008 | Session code: 2FS00 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (FT) - Year 2 FT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £5190 | International fee: £18200 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9008 | Session code: 2FS10 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (FT) - Year 2 FT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £5190 | International fee: £18200 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9008 | Session code: 2FS20 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
Full-time Year 3 - All Available Courses
PhD Education (FT) - Year 3 FT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £5190 | International fee: £18200 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9008 | Session code: 3FS00 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (FT) - Year 3 FT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £5190 | International fee: £18200 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9008 | Session code: 3FS10 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (FT) - Year 3 FT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £5190 | International fee: £18200 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9008 | Session code: 3FS20 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
Full-time Year 4 - All Available Courses
PhD Education (FT) - Year 4 FT Southwark SEPT (Extension - Writing Up)
| UK fee: £1280 | International fee: £1280 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9008 | Session code: WUS00 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £1280 |
| International: £1280 |
PhD Education (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR (Extension - Writing Up)
| UK fee: £1280 | International fee: £1280 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9008 | Session code: WUS10 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £1280 |
| International: £1280 |
PhD Education (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark APR FULL YEAR (Extension - Writing Up)
| UK fee: £1280 | International fee: £1280 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9008 | Session code: WUS20 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £1280 |
| International: £1280 |
part-time
Part-time Year 1 - All Available Courses
PhD Education (PT) - Year 1 PT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £3114 | International fee: £10920 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: 1PS00 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (PT) - Year 1 PT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £3114 | International fee: £10920 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: 1PS10 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (PT) - Year 1 PT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £3114 | International fee: £10920 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: 1PS20 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
Part-time Year 2 - All Available Courses
PhD Education (PT) - Year 2 PT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £3114 | International fee: £10920 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: 2PS00 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (PT) - Year 2 PT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £3114 | International fee: £10920 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: 2PS10 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (PT) - Year 2 PT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £3114 | International fee: £10920 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: 2PS20 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
Part-time Year 3 - All Available Courses
PhD Education (PT) - Year 3 PT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £3114 | International fee: £10920 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: 3PS00 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (PT) - Year 3 PT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £3114 | International fee: £10920 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: 3PS10 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (PT) - Year 3 PT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £3114 | International fee: £10920 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: 3PS20 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
Part-time Year 4 - All Available Courses
PhD Education (PT) - Year 4 PT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £3114 | International fee: £10920 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: 4PS00 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (PT) - Year 4 PT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £3114 | International fee: £10920 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: 4PS10 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (PT) - Year 4 PT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £3114 | International fee: £10920 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: 4PS20 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
Part-time Year 5 - All Available Courses
PhD Education (PT) - Year 5 PT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £3114 | International fee: £10920 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: 5PS00 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (PT) - Year 5 PT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £3114 | International fee: £10920 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: 5PS10 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
PhD Education (PT) - Year 5 PT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
| UK fee: £3114 | International fee: £10920 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: 5PS20 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £15570 |
| International: £54600 |
Part-time Year 6 - All Available Courses
PhD Education (PT) - Year 6 PT Southwark SEPT (Extension - Writing Up)
| UK fee: £1280 | International fee: £1280 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: WUS00 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £1280 |
| International: £1280 |
PhD Education (PT) - Year 1 PT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR (Extension - Writing Up)
| UK fee: £1280 | International fee: £1280 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: WUS10 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £1280 |
| International: £1280 |
PhD Education (PT) - Year 1 PT Southwark APR FULL YEAR (Extension - Writing Up)
| UK fee: £1280 | International fee: £1280 |
| AOS/LSBU code: 9028 | Session code: WUS20 |
|
Total course fee for this location/stream: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees. |
| UK: £1280 |
| International: £1280 |
The individual fee for this course is shown above. For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.
See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 391 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).
We have a range of PhD Scholarships available in partnership with businesses and organisations; read notices of PhD studentships.
