Current research interests of philosophers in the School of Education include:
- The aims of education
- Educational organisation and governance
- Justice and equality in education
- Epistemology and education
- Education for well-being
- Education for autonomy
- Moral education
- Character and virtue education
- Education of the emotions
- Religious and faith-based education
- Political education
- Critical thinking and intellectual virtue
- Teaching controversial issues
- Philosophy in schools
- Education for sustainability
- Professional education and the nature of expertise