Education EdD at Brunel University of London

Programme overview

Our Doctor of Education (EdD) postgraduate research degree is currently recruiting for the January 2027 cohort. The EdD is offered on an exclusively part-time basis with one intake starting in January.

Career pathways

You will receive tailored careers support during your PhD and for up to three years after you complete your research at Brunel. We encourage you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research, even (or perhaps especially) if you don't yet have a career path in mind.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1). A Masters degree is desirable and relevant experience in an education related field is essential. An interview will be required as part of the admissions process and will be conducted by at least two academic staff members remotely via MS Teams, Zoom, or face to face. Applicants will be required to submit a personal statement and a research statement. Please contact your proposed supervisor, where possible, to receive feedback and guidance on your research statement before submitting it. Learn how to prepare a research statement here. English language: IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas).

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,619 a year (2026/27). part-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 10,200 a year (2026/27). part-time tuition per year Source

Intake: January

Duration: 5 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.brunel.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=DREDUCATIONPTD&code2=0001

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