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Doctorate in Education, EdD at University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A part-time Professional Doctorate in Education for professionals with solid experience in an educational setting, leading to a doctoral qualification. Students develop practitioner-research skills through taught stages in the early years followed by thesis work.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Humanities  |  Duration: 4-6 years part-time  |  Intake: Sep 2026, Sep 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Professional Practice and Policy in Education Research and Research Design. Year 2: Theoretical Perspectives in Research in Education and Reflexivity and criticality: building the thesis. Years 3-6 are for the thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates have gained promotion at work and/or taken on new roles as academics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master's in a relevant subject or equivalent; applicants are advised to contact the Programme Leader. English (Ghana route): IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0, or WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6. Ghana: lower GPA plus a Postgraduate Diploma (Ghanaian Pre-Masters), or a Higher National Diploma plus a Postgraduate Diploma.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,755 a year (2026/27). Part-time, per year Source

Intake: Sep 2026, Sep 2027

Duration: 4-6 years part-time

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