Doctorate of Education EdD
University of Gloucestershire
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The Park, Main Campus

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EdD - Doctor of Education

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The Park, Main Campus

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4 Years

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EdD - Doctor of Education

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EdD - Doctor of Education

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EdD - Doctor of Education

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The Park, Main Campus

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EdD - Doctor of Education

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The Park, Main Campus

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EdD - Doctor of Education

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The Park, Main Campus

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OCT-26

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4 Years

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4 Years

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) differs from a PhD in that it’s primarily focused on professional rather than theoretical issues and is aimed at those who’ve already been employed in the education sector for a number of years, as lecturers, teachers, consultants, advisers or inspectors. Through this programme, you can both challenge and enhance your practice by engaging with relevant theory, policy and empirical research. The EdD attracts a diverse range of educational professionals. Students ...Read more

The Doctor of Education (EdD) differs from a PhD in that it’s primarily focused on professional rather than theoretical issues and is aimed at those who’ve already been employed in the education sector for a number of years, as lecturers, teachers, consultants, advisers or inspectors. Through this programme, you can both challenge and enhance your practice by engaging with relevant theory, policy and empirical research. The EdD attracts a diverse range of educational professionals. Students work across a range of education sectors, including higher education, local authorities, schools and colleges and early years settings.

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85/279
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42nd
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72nd
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Gyanendra
13 Feb 25

The best part is it's online platform. It is amazing with everything you need and user friendly. The only thing they need to improve is library. The library is not bad but it..Read more

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RM
04 Nov 24

I absolutely love that the library is open 24:7 - my lectures often finish late but I can still access study resources if I need them. So far I’m also hugely impressed with the..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

A masters degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic. Professional experience of an educational role or setting.

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£4,875 per year

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Accommodation: 158 per week to 253 per week (self-contained studio).

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University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire , Cheltenham

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University of Gloucestershire
The Park,Cheltenham Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cheltenham Spa  0.5 miles away

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