Doctorate in Education, EdD

The programme is intended for committed mid-career professionals in all areas of education, training and related professional fields. Participants come from a variety of organisations, including schools, colleges, universities, local authority advisory services, health and care services and other public and private sector organisations concerned with education and training.

Students are encouraged to write for publication during the programme and to study advanced research methods in the social sciences.

School

Education

Location

Avery Hill Campus

Attendance

Part-time (fortnightly attendance usually on Thursday evenings and two weekend schools a year)September start.Attendance requirement is mainly in the first two part-time study years of the 'taught' programme. After the first two years, students have a progression interview, which confirms progression to the 'Thesis' stage of Research, which lasts for 3-4 years part-time. In the 'Thesis' stage, students need to attend about nine Research Methods Workshops spaced throughout the year on Thursday evenings, plus the EdD weekends.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:

A Master's degree (not necessarily in education)

AND have at least three years' professional experience.

Attendance

Students are assessed through assignments and a thesis, plus dissemination of work and a final doctoral viva.

Career options

Graduates from this programme can pursue opportunities for middle and senior management.

Aims of the programme

To provide professionals from education, training and allied fields with a doctoral programme at the forefront of professional and academic practice through taught coursework and a supervised thesis.
To provide an overarching teaching and learning strategy designed to enable students to engage in the development of their roles as advanced professionals and researchers within the education, training, health and allied fields.
To develop comprehensive, contemporary, advanced knowledge of content, research methods and theoretical context in an area of professional practice selected by the student, leading to a contribution to knowledge informed by original research and/or scholarship.

Content

Research Methodology
Critical Analysis
Preliminary Investigation
Research/Writing for Publication
Research Thesis

Two options chosen from:

Education and Training Policy
Teaching and Learning
Leadership and Management
Professionals in Society
Curriculum Development

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

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