Overview

This Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) at Edge Hill University offers research-based professional development to experienced professionals whose practice is concerned with education.

Applications from professionals within all fields of education are welcomed, including professionals based in early years, schools or higher education settings, and professional educators working in health, social care or other occupations in the private and public sectors.

Features

The academic rigour of the EdD is comparable with that of a PhD, while being characterised by its focus on professional practice. Designed to meet the needs of full-time professionals, the EdD will enable you to extend your understanding of theory, practice and policy in the context of your profession.

You will become an independent and reflective researcher, develop advanced research skills and gain a critical understanding of research methodologies, as you undertake research that leads to an original contribution to knowledge within your area of professional practice.

Programme Structure

What you'll study:

In the first two years of the course, you will attend compulsory research training sessions which will help you to finalise your research proposal within the first two terms of study. These sessions will focus on methodology, research design, research project and data management, and research ethics.
The training sessions will be complemented by small group seminars. These are specifically designed to support the completion of the two assessment stages which make up the first stage of the EdD, while also refining your educational research skills to enable you to produce original, doctoral-level, practice-based research.
Following these first two years, the focus of your work will be on completing your research and writing up a 60,000-word doctoral thesis in which you will make a distinct contribution to professional knowledge in your field of study.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education View 126 other PhDs in Education in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Edge Hill University and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) and a master’s degree (for example MA, MSc or MRes, or equivalent) in a relevant education or social science subject.
You must also have at least two years of professional experience that is relevant to the focus of your proposed research. In exceptional circumstances, applicants without a master’s qualification, or those with a master’s qualification in an alternative subject, may also be considered, subject to having substantial relevant professional experience and demonstrating an understanding of research methodology and its application.
As part of your application you will need to submit a research proposal that should not exceed 2,000 words. You will also need to submit an academic CV, a scan of your passport, budget sheet and a scan of your degree certificates/transcripts with your application.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

10500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10500 GBP per year during 60 months.
National

3720 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3720 GBP per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

846 - 1465 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Education.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About