PhD in Education

Entry qualifications:/n1st class/2:1 undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Sport Coaching, Youth Work/Social Work, Education, Psychology or related discipline. Completed master’s level qualification with a high merit or distinction profile/or evidence of substantive published research. Evidence of training and academic performance in qualitative research methods at postgraduate level will be important. A clean enhanced DBS is required. Experience in Sports Coaching, Mentoring or youth work is desirable. Ability to travel within Leicestershire and to London will be required./nHow to apply:/nPlease visit our https://www.ntu.ac.uk/research/research-degrees-at-ntu/how-to-apply how to apply page for a step-by-step guide. Applications close Sunday 25 January 2026 for a 1 April 2026 PhD start date./nFees and funding:/nThis is a match-funded PhD, with external funding provided by Greenhouse Sports. Greenhouse sports, through sport and mentoring, supports over 9000 young people each year to attend school more often, improve their wellbeing, and raise their aspirations, transforming life chances in the communities that need it most. Their full-time coach-mentors work daily in schools in high-deprivation areas – improving attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, and life skills through structured, evidence-based programmes./nGuidance and support:/nFind out about https://www.ntu.ac.uk/research/research-and-impact guidance and support for PhD students.