• Degree duration

    Full-time: 2-3 Years Part-time:4-5 Years

  • Location

    Remote

  • Validation

    Middlesex University

The PhD in Jewish Education offers experienced educators and researchers the opportunity to explore the field at the highest academic level. Building on our established BA and MA programmes, the PhD combines independent research with expert supervision, enabling you to investigate an area of Jewish education in depth and contribute original research to the field.

 

The programme can be undertaken full-time or part-time, from wherever you are in the world. Students will undertake independent doctoral research with academic supervision and will be invited to access research seminars and support.

Study Mode Typical Duration Maximum Period
Full-time 24-36 months 60 months
Part-time  48-60 months 84 months

Intakes are planned for January, April and September.

The programme is led by Dr Helena Miller. The LSJS core PhD faculty brings together academics with experience of doctoral supervision and examination. · Dr Joseph Mintz — MA faculty member at LSJS and experienced doctoral supervisor at UCL

· Dr Mario Moya — MA faculty member at LSJS and experienced doctoral supervisor at the University of East London

· Dr Helena Miller — Director of Post Graduate degrees at LSJS, experienced PhD supervisor and examiner of doctoral research students

· Dr. Daniel Rose – MA Faculty member at LSJS and Director of Education at the Rabbi Sacks Legacy.

· Dr Lindsay Simmonds — supervisor of doctoral research students at the London School of Economics (LSE)

· Rabbi Dr. Rafi Zarum – Dean of LSJS and Rabbi Sacks Chair in Modern Jewish Thought

Students will be also allocated a supervisor from Middlesex University.

Students will also have access to the Middlesex University Library Faculty for research support and seminars.

A post graduate degree and considerable relevant professional experience are essential pre-requisites. If you are not sure of your eligibility, please arrange to speak to Dr. Helena Miller

£3,900 per year. Arrangements can be made to pay this in instalments. Students are encouraged to source financial help from appropriate foundations.

A PhD in Jewish Education can support progression into senior educational leadership, academic teaching and research, educational research and consultancy, and other roles where advanced research expertise is required.

Potential pathways identified in the programme proposal include:

· Higher education teaching and research

· Executive headship and senior school leadership

· Educational research and consultancy

· Academic journal editorial roles

· Research roles within Jewish communal and policy organisations

The programme is intended to equip researchers with skills in rigorous data collection, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking that are transferable across academic, educational and strategic roles.

 

Application can be made by;

1. CV
2. Application form
3. Research proposal (2,000 words)

Successful applicants will then be invited to an interview.

For more information or to request an application pack, please contact Suzanne Wayland, Academic Registrar: suzanne.wayland@lsjs.ac.uk

 

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