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Doctor of Education EdD

University of Derby online learning

Postgraduate

Online

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Achieve your doctorate on a programme which is ideal for individuals working across a wide variety of education, training, public service, industrial and community settings
Focus on a major independent study which will help you develop professionally and personally in your working role
Gain high-calibre research skills to generate new insights for the benefit of your own organisation and the education community at large
Take a structured approach to studying at doctoral level, supported at every stage by an academic team who have won national recognition for their high standards
Fit your studies around your personal commitments: we offer a flexible route to the EdD taking between four and six years.

About this course

Our students choose this programme as a crucial part of their personal and professional development. You will gain impressive skills in research, analysis, critical and strategic thinking which will enhance your performance in your current role while paving the way to further career opportunities. The doctorate is often a stepping stone to more senior leadership roles.

You will also have the satisfaction of contributing to the body of professional knowledge in your specialist area, raising your profile and status.

You will usually hold a masters award in an appropriate academic field, and have significant experience of work within your professional practice (usually two years minimum).
You should have high levels of competence in English. If necessary, this should be demonstrated by IELTS 6.5.
All suitable applicants will be interviewed.
As the EdD programme is only delivered part-time, we regret that we cannot take international students as this would contravene UKBA regulations.

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Subjects

  • Doctor
  • Practice
  • Practice assessment
  • Modules
  • Professional
  • Professionalism
  • Identifying
  • Research
  • Research Methodologies
  • Philosophy
  • Develop
  • Development sessions

Course programme

What you will study

Theory for Practice

The first stage of the course is the Theory for Practice stage and usually takes two years to complete.

You will study the following modules over the first two years of the course:

Year one
  • Engaging with Study at Professional Doctoral Level
  • Identifying Your Research Area
Year two
  • Philosophy and Practice of Research
  • Independent Research
Years three to six

During years three to six, you will be registered on the Independent Research for Practice module where you will develop your research thesis.

You’ll study the Independent Research for Practice module:

During this module, you'll prepare a substantial piece of research that will form the thesis element of your Doctorate. Your thesis will be between 50,000 and 60,000 words and, following its submission, you will undertake an oral exam that will enable youto discuss your ideas and arguments with experts in your academic field.

You’ll be supervised by two qualified supervisors from your field of study throughout this period.

Additional information

UK/EU fee
£3,000 per year (2019/20)

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Doctor of Education EdD

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