Professional Doctorate in Education

Entry requirements

Candidates interested in applying for the EdD should hold:

• An undergraduate degree with a minimum classification of upper second (2:1) or equivalent
• A master's degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional qualification such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Significant level of organisational experience, usually at least 3 years in a senior role
• Applications must be accompanied with a CV and proposal identifying a professional issue or problem that may form the basis of their future research or a research proposal if applicable.

Months of entry

October

Course content

The Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) at Swansea University is a part time programme designed for teachers or senior leaders in schools who want to progress professionally in the education sector more broadly. The programme combines a research approach with a curriculum consisting of taught modules.

The EdD is designed to further explore educational matters through interdisciplinary and experiential teaching and learning, supported by the latest research insights. Throughout your academic experience, you will receive pastoral support from personal tutors and the programme director via online and in person meetings.

As a student on our Professional Doctorate, you'll cultivate a sophisticated comprehension of diverse educational challenges, exploring the abilities and expertise necessary for conducting and assessing independent research.

The structure of the EdD comprises of a taught phase which includes five modules taken over 3 years, and a research phase, during which time you will produce a doctoral thesis. During the research phase you will undertake your own research, to be presented and defended during a viva voce examination, as with other doctoral programmes. Due to the nature of the programme, the level of commitment to research and dedication to study and research time is essential and should be considered alongside other lifestyle commitments.

Why Swansea:

Based in the School of Social Sciences, on our stunning Singleton Park campus, you will study a programme designed to promote individual and collaborative research activity of international standard.

Postgraduate training is available to enhance academic and personal as well as professional development, as well as seminar programmes, workshops, and international conferences.

According to the most recent Research Excellence Framework in 2021, over 81% of the research in Education, Sociology and Social Policy was of international or world-leading quality.

Fees and funding

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page: www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships