Programs

A three-year English-taught PhD hosted by the School of Education and English at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Candidates carry out original research in education or English-related disciplines on the Ningbo campus, following the University of Nottingham’s doctoral framework.

This PhD programme in Science of Educational Technology explores how digital tools and platforms shape teaching and learning processes. Based at Southwest University in Chongqing, it is a four-year doctoral programme centred on original research with relevance to education theory, policy, and practice.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Special Education at Central China Normal University in Wuhan. It centres on inclusive education, evidence-based practice, and pedagogical approaches for learners with diverse needs, aligned with the university’s focus on teacher education.

A four-year English-taught PhD at Southwest University in Chongqing dedicated to research in inclusive and special education, preparing students for academic and education-sector careers through original inquiry.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Subject Pedagogy at Southwest University in Chongqing, focused on teaching and learning within specific school subjects. It supports original research intended to advance subject-specific pedagogical understanding for education research and practice.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Teacher Education at Southwest University in Chongqing, focusing on teacher preparation and professional development through original research for academic and broader education sector roles.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Teacher Education in Beijing, addressing teacher policy research, comparative studies, professional development, and curriculum design. Candidates undertake original research on teacher preparation and support systems, preparing for academic, policy, and administrative positions.

The three-year PhD in Teacher Education Policy develops analytical and research capabilities for examining, designing, and influencing teacher education policy, with attention to theory-practice links and international perspectives.

The PhD in Tertiary Education is a four-year English-taught doctoral programme concentrating on higher education as both a scholarly discipline and practical field. Students undertake original research connected to academic work or professional responsibilities in post-secondary institutions.

A four-year PhD in Theory of Curriculum and Instruction, this programme investigates curriculum design and teaching theory through independent research. It supports preparation for academic or broader education-sector roles.

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China delivers a four-year English-taught Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) for experienced education professionals. It combines cohort-based weekend study with an extended applied research project grounded in educational practice, policy, and professional knowledge.