Doctorate in Education EdD
University of Glasgow
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EdD - Doctor of Education

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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.OVERVIEWThe 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 ...Read more

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.OVERVIEWThe 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.There’s a 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.

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42/279
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7th
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31st
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Naomi
24 Jan 25

I love attending the University of Glasgow -- it is such a beautiful and historic campus, with several very modern buildings as well. Some of the older buildings such as the St...Read more

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Patricia
20 Feb 24

Study at Dumfries campus of University Of Glasgow, beautiful campus, smaller class sizes and helpful and supportive..Read more

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Entry requirements

Masters level qualification in education or a cognate subject area; 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.

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£4,110 per year

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£8,930 per year

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£8,930 per year

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24 Jan 25
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I love attending the University of Glasgow -- it is such a beautiful and historic campus, with several very modern buildings as well. Some of the older buildings such as the St....
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Patricia
20 Feb 24
Education (Primary) PGDE
Study at Dumfries campus of University Of Glasgow, beautiful campus, smaller class sizes and helpful and supportive...
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University of Glasgow
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