Adult Education and Lifelong Learning PhD
Pursue in-depth doctoral research in adult education and lifelong learning within a transdisciplinary academic environment.
Best for:Best for aspiring educational researchers and professionals interested in adult learning, workplace education, and lifelong learning contexts.
Overview
The PhD in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning at the University of Warwick invites candidates to conduct independent, in-depth research on a topic of their choosing aligned with faculty expertise. Hosted within the Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL), the programme offers a rich, transdisciplinary scholarly community supported by dedicated supervision and personal tutoring. Candidates investigate diverse learning contexts spanning informal settings, formal educational institutions, and workplace environments. This rigorous doctoral programme expects scholars to produce original, high-quality academic research contributing to the field.
What you'll do
- Design and execute an independent doctoral research project focused on adult education or lifelong learning
- Engage regularly with supervisory teams and personal tutors to review research progress
- Participate in the transdisciplinary academic community and research activities of the Centre for Lifelong Learning
- Draft and finalise a comprehensive doctoral thesis meeting institutional standards
- Disseminate research findings through academic publications and conference presentations
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; standard institutional English language proficiency requirements apply
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in education, social sciences, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated ability to formulate and develop an independent research topic
- Familiarity with qualitative or quantitative research methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested applicants should review the research themes at the Centre for Lifelong Learning, prepare a research proposal, and submit their application through the university's online application portal by clicking the apply button.
- CV
- Research proposal
- Transcripts
- Reference letters
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