Overview

The Professional Doctorate in Education program at University of Portsmouth is aimed at professionals across a range of educational contexts – including teachers, lecturers, learning support professionals, trainers, educational consultants and early years practitioners.

On this course you can:

Undertake a structured doctoral programme
Engage in explicit reflection on professional knowledge and practice

Experience peer learning and networking opportunities afforded by the cohort approach

Benefits of an EdD

Routes that Prof Doc graduates have pursued after successful completion of their studies include:

Lecturer
Head teacher
Educational consultant
Researcher

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Professionalism and Professional Practice
Educational Research Methods and Ethics
Publication, Dissemination and Impact
Research Proposal
Research Project

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00

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We accept applications all year round, but we suggest applying 2–3 months before your chosen start date — so for a February start, you should apply in the prece

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

91

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Teaching View 10 other PhDs in Teaching in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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91

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

An upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience, and demonstration of the ability to study at postgraduate level (60 level 7 credits, for example a PgCert, or equivalent). Applicants must be professionally engaged in the field of education in a way that enables them to achieve the programme learning outcomes. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

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Tuition Fee

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International

9050 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9050 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

3400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3400 GBP per year during 48 months.

EU Students: £3,400 per year (Including Transition Scholarship)

Living costs for Portsmouth

710 - 1099 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

On this course you can:

Benefits of an EdD

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Portsmouth

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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