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

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4 years

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EdD - Doctor of Education

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University of Reading

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The Doctorate in Education (EdD) is a part-time professional doctoral programme designed to offer high quality researcher and career development for education professionals from a broad range of sectors, from compulsory education to further and higher education to learning and development in the public and corporate sectors, as well as consultancy and other fields related to education.As a professional and practice-based doctorate, the EdD offers a post-experience qualification that is ...Read more

The Doctorate in Education (EdD) is a part-time professional doctoral programme designed to offer high quality researcher and career development for education professionals from a broad range of sectors, from compulsory education to further and higher education to learning and development in the public and corporate sectors, as well as consultancy and other fields related to education.

As a professional and practice-based doctorate, the EdD offers a post-experience qualification that is particularly appealing to mid-career professionals seeking challenging learning through innovative research that is professionally relevant, while working towards a doctoral degree.

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53/101
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15th
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Megan
26 Feb 24

London road campus is beautiful with brilliant learning and social facilities. There is always somewhere quiet to..Read more

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Emma
23 Feb 24

There is alot of expertise and research going on at the university. It also values student voice and provides lots of opportunities to take part in events, schemes etc London road..Read more

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Entry requirements

To be accepted onto a research degree programme, you will need to have obtained a strong merit grade (equivalent to 65% or above on a UK programme for both the coursework and the dissertation) on a master's degree in a relevant field, but applicants with other qualifications may be accepted in certain circumstances.

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£3,500 per year

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£10,415 per year

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£10,415 per year

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Megan
26 Feb 24
Primary Education with English BA (Hons)
London road campus is beautiful with brilliant learning and social facilities. There is always somewhere quiet to...
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23 Feb 24
Education Studies BA (Hons)
There is alot of expertise and research going on at the university. It also values student voice and provides lots of opportunities to take part in events, schemes etc London road...
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University of Reading
Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading Wokingham RG6 6AH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Custom House  0.7 miles away

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