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EdD - Doctor of Education
University of Portsmouth
Part Time
SEP-25
4 years
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EdD - Doctor of Education
University of Portsmouth
Part Time
SEP-25
4 years
Select a an exam type
Overview
The EdD is a doctoral level qualification designed for professionals working within the education sector. It provides a structured programme of advanced scholarship and research which is of equivalent level to the traditional PhD, but which is orientated towards professional practice.
The course is aimed at professionals across a range of educational contexts – including teachers, lecturers, learning support professionals, trainers, educational consultants and early years practitioners.
What you'll experience
On this course you can:
Undertake a structured doctoral programme
Engage in explicit reflection on professional knowledge and practice
Experience peer learning and networking opportunities afforded by the cohort approach
Benefits of an EdD
Routes that Prof Doc graduates have pursued after successful completion of their studies include:
An upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience, and demonstration of the ability to study at postgraduate level (60 level 7 credits, for example a PgCert, or equivalent). Applicants must be professionally engaged in the field of education in a way that enables them to achieve the programme learning outcomes. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
Students living in
Domestic
£3,400 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£3,400 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£9,050 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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