Education Doctor of (EdD) at Newcastle University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Education is a taught doctorate. It provides a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of educational research. The course supports you in doctoral research related to your professional interests.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: Full time: 36 months - 48 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our flexible EdD begins as a taught programme and then progresses onto a research stage. This includes a project and thesis. Compulsory modules include: Practices of Inquiry: epistemological and methodological considerations through self-reflection and peer interviewing, Exploring the Evidence Base: searching, critical reading and literature reviewing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as education or social sciences. A merit master's degree is preferred, but not essential, although we would expect some study at master's level. We will also consider your application on an individual basis with a 2:2 if you have other qualifications, such as a PGCE or Cert Ed, and educational work/research experience. English language: IELTS 7 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

International applicants: GBP 25,250 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 36 months - 48 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/8902f-44/#how-to-apply

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