Postgraduate research degrees
Our research-based programmes - PhD and MSc by Research - allow you to make a significant contribution to knowledge in, and understanding of, your chosen field.
The University of Edinburgh was ranked first in Scotland for research power in Education and Sport (REF 2021, Times Higher Education) and we offer the largest concentration of researchers in education in a Scottish university, meaning you'll be supported by and collaborate with leaders in the field. Our research activities cover all aspects of education and learning - from pre-school to higher education and lifelong learning - and a wide range of aspects relating to sport, physical education and health sciences.
Postgraduate virtual open days
Join our online event to learn about Masters and PhD study at Moray House School of Education and Sport.
Date: 12-15 November
Location: Online
Visiting research student
If you are a doctoral researcher and you would like to come to Moray House for a brief period of time, consider coming as a visiting research student.
Information about becoming a visiting research student
Incoming visiting research students
If your application to be a visiting research student at the Moray House School of Education and Sport has been approved, please get in touch with MHSES-Ethics@ed.ac.uk to discuss whether your project will need ethical review in our School, or whether your ethics approval from another institution is sufficient. If ethical review is required, we recommend allowing 6-8 weeks for this process when planning your visit.