资格和期限：哲学硕士（MPhil）计划将使您能够对所选主题进行监督研究，并撰写书面论文（通常不超过70个）
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programme will enable you to conduct supervised research into your chosen topic and produce a written thesis (typically up to 70,000 words). You can complete the MPhil in 1 to 3 years (full-time) or up to 4 years (part-time). The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme comprises a more significant piece of research which will enable you to contribute to the academic community through a larger written thesis (typically up to 90,000 words). You can complete your PhD in 2 to 4 years (full-time) or up to 6 years (part-time). The Doctor of Philosophy degree provides the opportunity to research a topic in depth and to contribute to new knowledge to the world. You will be required to conduct supervised research at the leading edge of the educational field and write up as a substantial thesis. The PhD programme aims to: provide a framework within which you can conduct an original piece of research relating to your own experience and interest. Facilitate your development as a fully-trained and competent educational researcher, able to understand and use research techniques appropriate to your subject area and to be conversant with approaches used by other social scientists.enable you to think through how you can use your existing knowledge and skills to different contexts and apply them to a variety of problems and to your future research activities.