Doctor of Education (EdD)

Entry requirements

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Months of entry

October

Course content

Advance your knowledge and research skills with our part-time, campus-based Doctor of Education. Equivalent to a PhD, it blends interactive in-person teaching and original research, giving you the skills to lead enquiry in your professional context and contribute change to educational practice.

Why study Doctor of Education?

A Doctor of Education (EdD) award is equivalent in status and challenge to a PhD and builds on your research skills gained at master's level. It comprises four to six years part-time study, with the first two years delivered on campus. On completion, you'll be able to use the title 'Dr'.

Advance your ability to critically analyse and evaluate research literature, methodologies, and educational theories, while differentiating between competing perspectives.

Why UWE Bristol?

UWE Bristol's in-person Doctor of Education is research-informed and rooted in the latest academic theory and practice. Our aim is to deepen understanding and enhance training and education programmes, ultimately strengthening professional services and their contribution to a democratic society.

The EdD blends taught and research elements, with highly interactive teaching delivered through seminars and workshops led by multiple tutors. In Years 1 and 2, your learning is grounded in real-world practical tasks. From Year 3, you'll be assigned to a dedicated supervisory team who support you throughout the research phase.

Assessments prioritise professional learning, using it as the foundation for meeting the academic standards required to achieve the Doctor of Education award. As your research progresses, you'll critically reflect on your work, adapt your projects to emerging challenges, and have your findings peer-reviewed by recognised experts in the field.

Where can it take me?

Our Doctor of Education is aimed at professionals from any area of educational practice. These include teachers from all sectors, lecturers from colleges and universities, policy officers, and education professionals working in specialist fields such as health, community work and police or other public services.

By completing a Doctor of Education degree, you'll develop theoretical knowledge and advanced research skills tailored to your professional context. You'll lead original research that contributes new knowledge to your field and offers practical recommendations to improve educational practice relevant to your workplace.

Information for international students

You won't be able to apply for this course if you require a student visa.

For any visa-related queries, please contact the UWE Immigration Advice team: immigrationadvice@uwe.ac.uk, who are best placed to advise on eligibility and options.

Fees and funding

For more information, see our listing for this course on the UWE Bristol website, by clicking on the 'visit website' button.