Learning in an open world

Qualifications Duration Start dates Application period
PhD or Professional doctorate PhD:
Full-time: 3–4 years
Part-time: 6–8 years
Professional doctorate:
Part-time: 4–8 years
October November to January
Qualifications
PhD or Professional doctorate
Duration
PhD:
Full-time: 3–4 years
Part-time: 6–8 years
Professional doctorate:
Part-time: 4–8 years
Start dates
October
Application period
November to January

Learning in an Open World encompasses a broad range of definitions of Open Education, including the specialities of Open Educational Resources (OER), MOOCs, open-access publishing, and open educational practice. With a history of expertise in content sharing, open licensing, and open collaboration, our research covers the impact of open education on learners, teachers, and educators across society. As Open Education has grown in mainstream prominence, we seek to answer questions of the most vital importance in education, industry and developing markets, including in areas such as open textbooks, online identities, and how universities adapt to free and informal learning. The impacts extend throughout and beyond universities, with public engagement and awareness vital for societal issues such as health, economics, jobs and education.

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and an MA or research methods training at MA level (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.

Current/recent research projects

Potential Supervisors

Fees and funding

PhD fees

UK fee International fee
Full-time: £4,786 per year Full-time: £12,146 per year
Part-time: £2,393 per year Part-time: £6,073 per year

Professional doctorate fees

UK fee International fee
Part-time: £3,643 per year Part-time: £9,250 per year

Some of our research students are funded via The Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership others are self-funded.

For detailed information about fees and funding, visit Fees and studentships.

To see current funded studentship vacancies across all research areas, see Current studentships.

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How to apply

Get in touch

If you have an enquiry specific to this research topic, please contact:

Professor Bart Rienties, PGR Convenor
Email: WELS-student-enquiries
Phone: +44 (0)1908 832511

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Please review the application process if you’re interested in applying for this research topic.