Dr. Pauline Prevett

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pauline Prevett began her career as a mathematics teacher in the further education sector before transitioning to educational research and university teaching. She enjoys supporting students' careers through initiatives like SEED PGR collegial mentoring. Currently, she is the Associate Director for Research Methods, overseeing doctoral research training at the University of Manchester, where she directs the MSc Research Methods programme. Her methodological expertise includes developing automated qualitative analysis tools using HTML and JavaScript. Prevett's research examines financial literacy and self-efficacy, particularly among millennial students, utilizing sociocultural theories. She has supervised numerous PhD students whose projects encompass various methodologies, including phenomenology, case studies, and mixed methods. With total funding awards of £1,200,000, she has worked on several impactful projects related to educational practices and inclusion of students with special educational needs. Prevett is also recognized for her contributions to developing research tools and methodologies that benefit the educational field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.