This Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) programme has been designed for professionals with solid experience of working in an educational setting. It leads to a doctoral level qualification.
Why study with us
- Study in a supportive and structured environment to explore and develop your understanding and knowledge before focussing on your own research.
- Enhance your career by gaining a respected qualification and becoming a practitioner researcher, contributing to your field.
- Benefit from joining a thriving and supportive community of academics who are active researchers.
What you'll do
- In your first two years, during your 4 modules which comprise Stage 1 of the programme, you'll take part in discussion-based sessions exploring prescribed readings.
- During the modules, you'll also develop the skills and knowledge to design an appropriate and rigorous piece of doctoral-level research.
- In years 3 to 6 (Stage 2), you'll focus on completing your own research, with the guidance of your supervisory team.
The EdD has helped me develop my academic writing, and ontological and epistemological thinking, so I feel more like a proper academic. Designing and conducting research and writing my thesis has increased the depth and complexity of my knowledge and improved my academic writing.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Future careers
Previous graduates have gone on to advance their careers, gaining promotion at work and/or taking on new roles as academics.
Entry requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- Masters in a relevant subject or equivalent. You are advised to contact the Programme Leader to discuss this.
Fees and funding
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This course is delivered by the School of Psychology and Humanities
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