Professional Doctorate in Education EdD
University of Portsmouth
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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 ...Read more

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. 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

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84/279
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42nd
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Alice
24 Feb 25

As I am doing a distance learning course I am not able to be on campus in person as often as I would like. This means I feel a little isolated from my peers and don't feel as..Read more

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Charlotte
04 Jan 24

Very supportive well being hub and lecturers who work more than expected to help us with draft..Read more

Entry requirements

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.

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£3,600 per year

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£8,600 per year

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Education Studies (Distance Learning) MA
As I am doing a distance learning course I am not able to be on campus in person as often as I would like. This means I feel a little isolated from my peers and don't feel as...
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04 Jan 24
Primary PGCE
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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University House, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2UP United Kingdom
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