Professional Doctorate in Education EdD
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
The Professional Doctorate at the University of East London is a five-year part-time modular course specifically aimed at senior professionals working in all fields of education. The course gives you the opportunity and the skills to conduct robust, innovative research that will improve the policy, practice, and the quality of education. Your doctorate will enhance your professional capability through critical analysis and the use of research evidence.
You will be studying at one of the most diverse and multicultural universities in London, with the chance to meet and work with students and academics from different national and international professional backgrounds, each with their own experience and expertise that they bring to the course. Doctoral courses at the University of East London give you the chance to draw on this dynamic research culture as well as the research expertise of our academic staff, at least two of whom will serve on your supervisory team. The course consists of two stages.
In Stage One, you will study four compulsory modules over two years. This is then followed by Stage Two, where you complete your research thesis.
Key highlights
- Designed for senior professionals working in all fields of education
- Builds skills to conduct research improving education policy and practice
- Supervisory team of at least two research-active academic staff
- Four compulsory modules over two years, then a research thesis
- Study alongside peers from diverse national and international professional backgrounds
Entry requirements
See full entry requirements on course page
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
If you are starting your postgraduate course in academic year, you can save 5 per cent on your course fees by paying them in full.
Careers this course leads to
- Headteacher
- Education policy adviser
- Senior lecturer in education
- Educational researcher
- Director of education services
- Early years leader
Cost of study
UK/Home: £3380 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 University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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