Education (by Research)

Entry requirements

Usually a Masters level qualification in education or a cognate subject and a minimum of five years professional experience in education. As well as two academic references, you also need to submit samples of recent academic writing, such as assignments and a dissertation, as part of your application.

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

This online distance learning programme offers a professionally relevant and academically rigorous opportunity for advanced study in education. The programme is designed for professionals at all levels in education, training and development, and in education-related fields.

Our doctorate is comparable to a PhD in terms of scale and rigour. It differs in that it provides a structured programme of advanced study in the first three years that is relevant to your profession as an educator and focused on the inter-relationship of research, policy and practice.

We focus on collaborative learning, drawing on your own experiences and those of your academic colleagues.

This programme will give you the skills and confidence to further advance your career to the highest levels in education and education-related fields.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 7.0 with no sub-test under 6.5.
• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Fees and funding

Fees and funding

Fees are based on the annual fee for part-time study.

Irish nationals who are living in the Common Travel Area of the UK, EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status, and Internationals with Indefinite Leave to remain status can also qualify for home fee status.

Possible additional fees

• Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £370

• Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £350

• Registration/exam only fee: £170