Doctor of Education (EdD) at Cardiff University

Programme overview

A part-time professional doctorate for experienced educational professionals at senior and middle levels, examining contemporary theory and research evidence and applying it within the professional context. Students learn alongside practitioners from social work, social policy, criminology and education.

Department: School of Social Sciences | Duration: EdD 5-7 years part-time | Intake: October | Study mode: part-time | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught modules on issues of power, equity, leadership and governance in education, followed by research on a question from the student's own professional context.

Career pathways

Graduates move into roles such as headteacher, higher education leader, educational consultant or researcher, contribute to national education policy or lead new programmes and research in their organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good first degree (normally 2:1 or above) or equivalent international degree, and usually a master's degree; either should be subject-relevant (e.g. social sciences or humanities) or other studies must show substantive subject knowledge. At least two years' professional experience in an education-related field, with current access to professional settings. English: IELTS overall 7.0 with at least 6.5 in all other subskills, or accepted equivalent. Application deadline 1 June each year (later applications considered only if places remain).

Intake: October

Duration: 5-7 years part-time

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