EdD Professional Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Online) at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Do you wish to progress as a manager and leader in primary, secondary or tertiary education? Our online Doctor of Educational Leadership (EdDL) degree focuses on helping you gain high-standard professional, organisational and political skills and knowledge to meet the vast challenges of improving public and private educational environments.

Duration: 5 years Part-time Distance Learning | Study mode: online | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Research Methodologies; The Thesis; Leadership and Organisational Transformation; Leading Curriculum Design, Teaching and Learning; Practicum.

Career pathways

The University of Bolton's EdD in Leadership is designed for those currently in, or aspiring to, senior or middle leadership roles and responsibilities in schools, colleges, universities or other professional education and training settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally, you should have a master's degree and at least three years of experience working in education or training. Normally, you'll be required to attend an online interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. Normally, you'll need to provide satisfactory references before enrolment on the course. As this is an online course, you'll need access to a computer with the appropriate software. You'll also need basic IT skills. In particular, you'll need to be able to access and use the University of Bolton's virtual learning environment, Moodle. Please get in touch with the programme leader for details if you are uncertain that you'll be able to meet these requirements. We'll also consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures. If English isn't your first language, you'll also need IELTS 7.5, with no less than 7.0 in any band (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,250 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee for students starting in 2026/27 Source

International applicants: GBP 8,750 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee for students starting in 2026/27 Source

Duration: 5 years Part-time Distance Learning

Apply through the official page: https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/join-us/how-to-apply-and-admissions

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