EdD - The Sheffield EdD at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A distance-learning professional doctorate for experienced mid-career and senior education professionals, developing high standards of research applicable to professional and leadership careers. Students come from around the world.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: School of Education | Duration: Part-time distance learning: Part 1 is 2 years, Part 2 is 2 to 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Part 1 is a two-year taught element on research training, with modules including Being and Becoming a Researcher, Curriculum and Pedagogy, Critical Issues in Contemporary Education and Educational Research: Theory and Practice. Part 2 is an independent study leading to a doctoral thesis under a supervisory team. Study weekends in Sheffield are compulsory in Part 1 and optional in Part 2.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree (normally first or second class honours or equivalent) and an appropriate masters degree or equivalent, plus at least five years' professional experience in a relevant field. Applicants submit a personal statement of up to 1,000 words, a piece of writing of about 2,000 words and a research proposal of 750 to 1,000 words; shortlisted applicants are interviewed and give a five-minute presentation on their proposal. English language: overall IELTS 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Part-time distance learning: Part 1 is 2 years, Part 2 is 2 to 4 years

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