Top Research Universities & Colleges in UK in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#76/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

8.0(Based on 27 User Reviews)England, UK13%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Musical Composition
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL88PTE67
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Tuition:  
(£22,220/Yr)$30.4K/Yr
Living
(£8,694/Yr)$11.9K/Yr
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#94/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Durham University, Durham

9.3(Based on 6 User Reviews)England, UK83%Acceptance Rate
M.A Research Methods (Education)
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7
Programs
Tuition:  
(£24,750/Yr)$33.9K/Yr
Living
(£11,436/Yr)$15.7K/Yr
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#132/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Bath, Bath

9.0(Based on 17 User Reviews)England, UK20%Acceptance Rate
M.Res Education
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE62
Programs
Tuition:  
(£22,400/Yr)$30.7K/Yr
Living
(£11,781/Yr)$16.1K/Yr
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#157/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Lancaster University, Lancaster

9.3(Based on 20 User Reviews)England, UK19%Acceptance Rate
M.Phil Educational Research (Independent Study)
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL87PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
(£21,082/Yr)$28.9K/Yr
Living
(£12,542/Yr)$17.2K/Yr
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#181/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Cardiff University, Cardiff

9.7(Based on 22 User Reviews)Wales, UK20%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Social Science Research Methods (Educational Studies)
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
GRE302IELTS6.5PTE42
Programs
Tuition:  
(£25,450/Yr)$34.9K/Yr
Living
(£8,670/Yr)$11.9K/Yr
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#251/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

9.3(Based on 12 User Reviews)Scotland, UK55%Acceptance Rate
Ph.D Education - Research
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE59
Programs
Tuition:  
(£17,400/Yr)$23.8K/Yr
Living
(£8,900/Yr)$12.2K/Yr
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#660/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Kingston University, Kingston upon Thames

6.7(Based on 18 User Reviews)England, UK30%Acceptance Rate
M.Res Education
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
GRE298IELTS6.5PTE59
Programs
Tuition:  
(£16,600/Yr)$22.7K/Yr
Living
(£15,484/Yr)$21.2K/Yr
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#801/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Lincoln, Lincoln

8.3(Based on 1 User Reviews)England, UK70%Acceptance Rate
M.Phil Educational Research and Development MPhil
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo79IELTS6PTE58
Programs
Tuition:  
(£15,900/Yr)$21.8K/Yr
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