EdD Education at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

Professional doctorate in education for practitioners with several years in the education sector, with a modular structure and the option to qualify in a specialist area such as Educational Leadership, Autism, Digital Technologies, Inclusive Education or Bilingual Education.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Department: Strathclyde Institute of Education | Duration: Taught component 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, followed by thesis | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The EdD comprises 180 credits of taught core and optional modules plus a 50,000-60,000-word thesis. Specialist routes are available alongside a generic route; the 180 taught credits take one year full-time or two years part-time.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a Masters degree in Education or a closely related area; exceptionally, candidates with substantive professional experience may be considered. Applicants submit transcripts, two references (one academic) and a personal statement of up to 500 words. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in reading and writing. Applications: full-time by 23 April 2027, part-time by 16 July 2027; late applications are not accepted. Accreditation of prior learning is available for Masters-level modules taken in the last five years.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition per academic year, full-time. Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,950 a year (2026/27). Tuition per academic year, full-time. Source

Duration: Taught component 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, followed by thesis

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