EdD Education (by Research) at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

An online distance-learning professional doctorate in education, comparable to a PhD in scale and rigour, for professionals in education, training and development and related fields. It provides a structured programme of advanced study focused on the inter-relationship of research, policy and practice.

Duration: 5 years part-time | Study mode: online | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1-3: six core courses, one per semester (Critical reflection in professional learning and practice; Education policy; Educational futures; Ethics and education; Open studies one: Advancing research methods; Open studies two: Applying research methods), each with a study weekend in Glasgow. Years 4-5: dissertation of 50,000-60,000 words with a supervisory team.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education EdD: usually a Master's degree at Merit or a Master's degree, and typically at least five years of professional experience in education or related fields (applicants without this can contact the programme team). Application includes a sample of academic writing and a research proposal of at most 2 pages.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,362 a year (2026/27). Part-time annual fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 9,312 a year (2026/27). Part-time annual fee. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 5 years part-time

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