Doctor of Education (EdD) at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The Doctor of Education (EdD) is for senior professionals already working in education and offers the same level of study as a PhD, with taught modules before the supervised research phase. It uses the same six core modules as the ESRC-recognised MRes Educational Research.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Society | Duration: EdD full-time: 36 to 60 months; part-time: 60 to 96 months | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six taught modules on research understanding and practice (research paradigms, data collection, qualitative and quantitative analysis, digital research methods) are taught online and face to face. These are followed by a Professional Practice enquiry dissertation (ASRP020/ASRP021) and a doctoral thesis of up to 60,000 words.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for leadership and specialised roles in education, including schools and universities, early years provision, professional learning and policy development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a good honours degree in Education or a related subject from a UK higher education institution, or an equivalent degree from outside the UK; in exceptional cases extensive professional experience may be considered. Good numeracy skills and willingness to engage with in-depth statistical analysis are expected. No full thesis research proposal is required for admission, but applicants should scope one area of inquiry. International applicants on a Student Visa cannot apply for this part-time, online or distance-learning course. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in speaking and listening; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 62 overall with a minimum of 62 in reading and writing and 60 in speaking and listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full course fee, UK and Republic of Ireland students Source

International applicants: GBP 49,900 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full course fee, international (including EU) students Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: EdD full-time: 36 to 60 months; part-time: 60 to 96 months

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