Doctor of Education
Course overview
• The Doctor of Education (EdD) online programme is ideal for individuals working across a wide variety of education, training, public service, industrial and community settings • Focus on a major independent study which will help you develop professionally and personally in your working role • Gain high-calibre research skills to generate new insights for the benefit of your own organisation and the education community at large • Take a structured approach to studying at doctoral level, supported at every stage by an academic team who have won national recognition for their high standards • Fit your studies around your personal commitments: we offer a flexible route to the EdD, with a minimum registration period of four years, to a maximum of eight • Choosing the online EdD means you can study from anyway in the world and study alongside other students from across the globe
Key highlights
- Delivered fully online, studied from anywhere in the world
- Major independent study focused on your own professional role
- Develops doctoral-level research skills to generate new insights
- Structured approach with academic support at every stage
- Teaching team nationally recognised for high standards
- Flexible registration from four to eight years
Entry requirements
- IELTS — IELTS 7.
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Senior education leader
- Headteacher
- Education researcher
- University lecturer
- Education policy adviser
- Training and development manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £3,300 per year | International: £3,300 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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