Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
As a postgraduate research student at the Institute of Education at the University of Reading, you will be part of a large, vibrant and diverse research community, working alongside leading experts within education. We offer flexible modes of study designed to fit with your needs. Our PhD is available for study on a full-time or part-time basis.
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PhD Alumni
Read on to see what some of our PhD alumni think about their time at the IoE and what they have been up to since their graduation.
Dr. Pengchong (Anthony) Zhang
Title of thesis: Comparing different types of EFL vocabulary instruction for Chinese high school learners of English
Dr. Nayr Ibrahim
Title of thesis:Identity in children learning to read and write in three languages: A case study
Dr. Yang Hong
Title of thesis: The educational aspirations of ‘Left-behind Children’ in rural China: A case study
Dr. Beverley Jennings
Title of thesis: The Vocabulary Challenge of the English Language GCSE Exam and the Implications for Adolescent Reading Experience
Dr. Hebah Sheerah
Title of thesis: Exploring English as Foreign Language (EFL) students’ perceptions on the use of blended learning to develop academic English language skills in preparatory year in Saudi Arabia
Dr. Ian S.G. Blagrove
Title of thesis: A Life History Study of the Factors That Influence the Acceptance or Rejection of the Big Bang Theory and Theory of Biological Evolution Among Lifelong Learners