Liverpool John Moores University

DOC Doctor of Education | Part-time

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool

Course overview

Our Doctor of Education programme will enhance your understanding of education in the broadest sense, helping you to directly relate your learning to current practice. Ideal for professionals working in the education sector Harness your passion and experience Take your personal development and pedagogical knowledge to the next level Enhance your understanding of how education works Relate your learning back to your practice This specially designed programme gives you the chance to reflect on how you deliver your role and how you can transform practice — for both yourself and others. Focusing on education in its broadest sense, the EdD is relevant to people who work in a wide variety of educational settings, including: the compulsory and non-compulsory sectors, formal and non-formal education settings, and professional, workplace and life-long learning.

At LJMU's School of Education, we are an active community of academics and students, who are committed to education that inspires learning and enriches communities. Our high quality research and teaching environment, encourages students to analyse the political, economic, social, cultural, environmental and technological context of educational theory and practice. You will join a dynamic and diverse group of people who share a deep commitment to the investigation and enhancement of educational experiences of individuals, families and communities in a wide range of settings and in collaboration with many different partners.

These include schools; early, further and higher education providers, as well as voluntary, public and private sector organisations.

Key highlights

  • Professional doctorate designed for practitioners working in the education sector
  • Directly relates doctoral learning to your current professional practice
  • Relevant across compulsory, non-compulsory, formal, non-formal and lifelong learning settings
  • Analyses political, economic, social, cultural and technological contexts of education
  • Collaboration with schools, further and higher education providers and voluntary organisations
  • Encourages reflection on transforming practice for yourself and others

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 7 — 7.0 IELTS IELTs (or equivalent) score of 7.0, with at least 6.5 in each category Further information Extra Requirements International students requir

Scholarships

  • 2-year Masters Scholarships

    This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students

    Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.

  • Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship

    Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.

    Up to £3,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Senior leader in schools or colleges
  • Head teacher
  • Further education college manager
  • Higher education lecturer
  • Educational researcher
  • Education policy adviser

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,190 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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