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Education

EdD
Duration
4 - 6 years
Start
September 2025
Delivery
In-person

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

  • Be part of a thriving and supportive community of academics who are active researchers
  • Enhance your career and join a network of highly experienced, skilled and knowledgeable professionals
  • Study locally, while working with a supervisory team of research experts
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What you'll do

  • Throughout the programme, you’ll benefit from regular seminars and workshops hosted by high profile experts.
  • As part of becoming a Doctor in Education, you’ll become a member of a growing number of practitioner researchers contributing to your field.
  • You will get invited to annual network events and conferences sponsored by the university’s research community. You'll also get invited to a range of national and international professional academic bodies.
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What our Students say

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.
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Helen Hewertson
Doctorate in Education, EdD

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. As well as 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.

How to apply for postgraduate research

Interested in studying postgraduate research? The application process can vary but we have some helpful tips.

Find out how to apply
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Academic expertise

Professor Candice Satchwell
Professor of Literacies and Education
Dr Tania Horák
Senior Lecturer

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

  • Masters in Education or related subject (at Merit or above).
  • Places will be offered subject to a satisfactory written proposal and interview.

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
Part-time£2,625 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Psychology and Humanities

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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