TBers,
FYI.
Below is an announcement from the folks at Lancaster U. in the UK. It is the first fully online Ph.D. program I’m aware of.
Jim G.
From: kathryn.doherty [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 8:47 AM
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Subject: [POD] Dept of Educational Research, Lancaster University, UK, recuiting to Cohort 4 of Online, P/t PhDs
Good afternoon
We would be very grateful if you could forward this information to any colleagues/contacts that you have who may find either of
these programmes of interest.
Many thanks
The
Department of Educational Research
at Lancaster University (in the United Kingdom) has a suite of programmes which includes two unique distance-learning PhD programmes in:
Students will complete the part-time programme entirely online, over four to five years. Participants can study from home whilst in full- or part-time employment and do
not need to visit the Lancaster campus, making the programme ideal for international students.
Lancaster boasts one of the best Education Departments within the UK, with internationally renowned researchers/practitioners, and was ranked 10th in the UK and 1st in the North West of England in the Guardian University Guide 2015.
It is easy to apply to join the programmes using the
on-line system,
and it may be possible for you to secure funding
for your studies.
Applications are now invited
to join the fourth cohort of students who will commence the programme in October 2016.
Thank you
Kathryn Doherty
Departmental Officer
Programme Co-ordinator: PhD in Higher Education: Research, Evaluation and Enhancement
Dept of Educational Research, D48, County South College,
Lancaster University,
Lancaster,
LA1 4YL
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