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EdD Doctor of Education at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

During your journey through the taught and thesis stages of your doctorate you will gain the skills needed to become an education researcher. You will have the opportunity to focus on a specific area of interest related to your professional background and future aspirations.

Faculty: School of Education, Humanities and Languages / Attend an open day or webinar / Ask a question / Overview  |  Duration: Part-time: Normally five years: two years on the taught phase and three years writing the thesis. Maximum length of study: six years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September 2026 / September 2027  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Through the course you'll become an active and independent researcher and academic writer. Your learning will include: face-to-face lectures seminars workshops online conferencing student-led learning

Career pathways

Students like you who undertake the Doctor of Education are typically experienced professionals in education, healthcare and related fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should normally have at least two years’ experience in a relevant professional area a good Master's degree (usually merit or distinction) from a recognised university You will need to provide a dissertation extract or an equally substantial piece of academic writing a statement in support of your application (1,000 words max) which should indicate: a possible research area for your thesis. This should indicate the area of enquiry (e.g. early years assessment practices). We don’t expect you to specify a defined question research methods or approaches that you would be interested in employing (or of which you have prior experience) theoretical or conceptual perspectives on educational research that you would like to explore why you want to join the programme how you feel that it will enhance your professional development. Selection process Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview. An IELTS score of 7 is required for those students whose first language is not English and who have not studied for their undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in English.

Intake: September 2026 / September 2027

Duration: Part-time: Normally five years: two years on the taught phase and three years writing the thesis. Ma

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